Siirt is a city in Southeastern Anatolia that’s off the beaten tourist path. There’s little to see in the city itself but it makes for an interesting stop.
Bitlis is a small city in Eastern Anatolia set in a beautiful valley. It’s off the beaten path and rarely attracts foreign visitors.
Ahlat is a town on the north shore of Lake Van in Turkey. It’s known for the large number of historic tombstones in the cemetery.
Adilcevaz is a town on the north shore of Lake Van in Turkey. There’s not a whole lot to see but it makes for a nice stop if you’re passing through the area.
Diyarbakır is a fascinating city in Southeastern Anatolia. It’s the largest Kurdish majority city in Turkey and has a lot of interesting sites for visitors.
Kayseri is a major city in Central Anatolia, is one of the gateways to Cappadocia.
Avanos is a town in Cappadocia, Turkey. It’s located north of the UNESCO World Heritage listed Göreme Historical National Park (Göreme Tarihî Milli Parkı) and is often a stop on tours of the region.
The small village of Taşkınpaşa is worth a quick stop to see its magnificent madrasa and mosque. It’s located about 20 kilometers south of Ürgüp in Cappadocia, Turkey.
Samanpazarı is the neighborhood running downhill south of Ankara Castle in Ankara, Turkey. It’s home to a handful of museums, historic buildings, and shops selling crafts and antiques. Samanpazarı is a good place to explore after visiting the castle.
