Turkey / Türkiye

Turkey feels like home to me. I lived in Istanbul for 3 ½ years and it was hands down the best city I’ve ever lived in. I miss it dearly. I’m always excited to get back there to see my friends and do more exploring.

As far as the people, no matter where you go, they’re wonderful hosts that will make you feel at home and are enthusiastic about showing you their country.

To make things simple, I have broken down posts into the different regions of Turkey. You can find all the cities, attractions, archaeological sites, and natural wonders in each region. Use the table of contents to find what you’re looking for.


 

General Info

 

Popular Cities and Areas

 

Aegean Region of Turkey (Ege)

The Aegean Region of Turkey features some of the country’s best archaeological sites and resort towns.

Bodrum Peninsula:

Central Aegean Coast:

Southern Aegean Coast:

Western Anatolia:

Archaeological Sites:

Natural Wonders:

 

Black Sea Region of Turkey (Karadeniz)

The Black Sea region of Turkey (Karadeniz) features a stunning steep coastline and some well-preserved Ottoman cities.

Cities and Towns:

Archaeological Sites:

Natural Wonders:

 

Central Anatolia

Central Anatolia includes the incredible region of Cappadocia, which is a prime destination in Turkey. Many other cities are overlooked by travelers but worth seeking out.

Regions:

Cities and Towns:

Archaeological Sites:

Natural Wonders:


Eastern Anatolia

Eastern Anatolia is a region of Turkey largely unexplored by foreigners. There’s much to see and travelers will be rewarded for their efforts.

Cities and Towns:

Archaeological and Historical Sites:

Natural Wonders:

 

Marmara Region

The Marmara Region of Turkey envelopes the Marmara Sea and includes Istanbul and Eastern Thrace.

Aegean Coast:

Aegean Islands:

Anatolia:

Eastern Thrace:

Marmara Islands:

  • Ekinlik (Koutali)

Archaeological Sites:

  • Gallipoli Battlefields
  • Troy

National Parks:

Natural Wonders:

  • Sapanca Lake

 

Mediterranean Region of Turkey (Akdeniz)

The Mediterranean Region of Turkey offers some of the most beautiful beaches in the country and some surprising cities, both ancient and modern.

Cities and Towns:

  • Antakya
  • Antalya
  • Hıdırbey Köyü
  • Kızkalesi
  • Narlıkuyu
  • Samandağ
  • Silifke
  • Tarsus
  • Uzuncaburç
  • Vakıflı Köy

Archaeological Sites:

  • Ayatekla (Agia Thekla)
  • Beşikli Cave Tomb
  • Diocaesarea
  • Eleusa Sebasti
  • Kanytelis
  • Letoon
  • Patara
  • Perge
  • Saint Simeon Monastery
  • Titus Tunnel
  • Xanthos

Natural Wonders:

 

Southeastern Anatolia

Southeastern Anatolia is just north of Syria and gives visitors a mix of different cultures.

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Archaeological Sites:

National Parks:

Misc. Attractions:

 

Misc. Events in Turkey

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