Family-Friendly Attractions In Turkey

Galata Tower

Restored 14th-century tower and former prison overlooking the Bosphorus with a top-floor restaurant.

Bereketzade, 34421 Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Türkiye

Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque

Iconic, storied mosque set within a vast, domed former Byzantine church with stained-glass windows.

Sultan Ahmet, Ayasofya Meydanı No:1, 34122 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye

The Blue Mosque

Well-known site, also known as the Blue Mosque, built in 1616 & containing its founder's tomb.

Binbirdirek, At Meydanı Cd No:10, 34122 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye

Basilica Cistern

Huge underground Roman water source held up with 336 marble columns covering 9,800 sq. meters.

Alemdar, Yerebatan Cd. 1/3, 34110 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye

Suleymaniye Mosque

Ornate 16th-century mosque with gardens, plus a terrace with views over the Golden Horn.

Süleymaniye, Prof. Sıddık Sami Onar Cd. No:1, 34116 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye

İBB Emirgan Grove

Lush public park featuring an array of plants, 2 ponds, jogging paths & play equipment for kids.

Reşitpaşa, Emirgan Sk., 34467 Sarıyer/İstanbul, Türkiye

Istanbul Aquarium

Big aquarium complex with around 1,700 species in many large tanks, plus a gift shop & eateries.

Şenlikköy, Yeşilköy Halkalı Cd. No:93, 34153 Florya/İstanbul, Türkiye

Miniaturk

Park with Turkish landmarks, including the Blue Mosque, depicted in miniature format.

Örnektepe, İmrahor Cd. No:7, 34445 Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Türkiye

Uchisar Castle

Centuries-old citadel perched on a rock spur, with commanding views of Cappadocia from the top.

Tekelli, 50240 Uçhisar/Nevşehir Merkez/Nevşehir, Türkiye

Goreme Historical National Park

Open-air museum offering ancient underground towns, Byzantine art & “fairy chimney” rock formations.

Yukarı Kızılçukur Vadisi, 50500 Ürgüp/Nevşehir, Türkiye

Göreme Open Air Museum

Complex of churches cut into volcanic rock during the Middle Ages & decorated with frescoes.

İsali - Gaferli - Avcılar, 50180 Göreme/Nevşehir Merkez/Nevşehir, Türkiye

Ankara Castle

Ancient castle built on a rocky hilltop, offering panoramic views of the city in all directions.

Kale, 06240 Altındağ/Ankara, Türkiye

Maiden's Tower

Structure linked with legend & once used as a lighthouse, housing a small museum & a restaurant.

Salacak, 34668 Üsküdar/İstanbul, Türkiye

Kaymakli Underground City

Cami Kebir Mahallesi yeraltı şehri Belediye Caddesi, 50760 Nevşehir, Türkiye

Pigeon Valley

Easygoing hiking trail featuring valley views, ancient caves & carved pigeon houses.

Göreme No:24, 50180 Nevşehir Merkez/Nevşehir, Türkiye

Ihlara Valley

River canyon with steep walls & a tree-lined trail past waterfalls & centuries-old cave churches.

Karşıyaka, 68500 Ihlara/Güzelyurt/Aksaray, Türkiye

Love Valley

Out-of-the-way destination with scenic sunset views & unique tower-shaped rock formations.

İsali - Gaferli - Avcılar, 50180 Göreme/Nevşehir Merkez/Nevşehir, Türkiye

Museum of Anatolian Civilizations

Museum of artifacts from the Paleolithic era to the classical period, some displayed in a courtyard.

Kale, Gözcü Sk. No:2, 06240 Ulus/Altındağ/Ankara, Türkiye

Three Beauties

Esbelli, Nevşehir Ürgüp Yolu, 50400 Ürgüp/Nevşehir, Türkiye

Ataturk Park

Urban park with a central fountain & shady paths, plus a statue of 19th-century writer Ziya Pasha.

Kurtuluş, 01130 Seyhan/Adana, Türkiye

Sultanhanı Caravanserai

İstikamet, Ufuklar Sk., 68000 Sultanhanı/Aksaray, Türkiye

Zelve Open Air Museum

Until 1924, Christians & Muslims lived in this sizable cave village featuring religious paintings.

Aydınlı Mahallesi, Yavuz Sk. No:1 No:1, 50180 Aktepe/Avanos/Nevşehir, Türkiye

Imagination Valley

Known for its lunaresque landscape, this landmark valley has a variety of whimsical rock formations.

devrent mevkii no:1, 50500 Aktepe/Avanos/Nevşehir, Türkiye

Great Clock Tower

Completed in 1882, this 105-foot clock tower was designed to symbolize the modernization of Adana.

Tarihi Büyük Saat Kulesi önü, 01000 Seyhan/Adana, Türkiye

Ferhat and Şirin Lovers Museum

Helvacı Ferhat arası no:5, 05100 Amasya Merkez/Amasya, Türkiye

Ortahisar Castle

Esentepe, Resul Bey Sk., 50650 Ortahisar/Ürgüp/Nevşehir, Türkiye

Seljuk Civilization Museum

This history museum features exhibits on the Anatolian Middle Ages & the Seljuk Civilization.

Gevhernesibe, Tekin Sk. No:13, 38010 Kocasinan/Kayseri, Türkiye

Twin Fairy Chimneys

Esbelli, Nevşehir Ürgüp Yolu, 50400 Ürgüp/Nevşehir, Türkiye

Çardak Saray Yeraltı Evi Underground cıty

ORTA MEVKİ KÖY SOKAK NO.11 1 İÇ KAPI NO.1 ÇARDAK KÖYÜ, 50000 Nevşehir, Türkiye

Karatepe Aslantas National Park

Vast natural area featuring ancient citadel ruins, many trails & picnicking in a hilltop setting.

Site, 80750 Kadirli/Osmaniye, Türkiye

Amasya Clock Tower

Set at the head of a bridge overlooking the river, this historic clock tower was built in 1865.

Hatuniye, H. Teyfik Hafız Sk. No:1, 05100 Amasya Merkez/Amasya, Türkiye

Bogazköy-alacahöyük National Park

Hisar, Hattuşaş Örenyeri, 19310 Boğazkale/Çorum, Türkiye

Paşabağ Vadisi

1. Küme, 50502 Çavuşin/Avanos/Nevşehir, Türkiye

Ürgüp Kadıkalesi

Temenni, Ahmet Refik Cd. No:48, 50400 Ürgüp/Nevşehir, Türkiye

Balloon view

İsali - Gaferli - Avcılar, MR2R+78, 50180 Göreme/Nevşehir Merkez/Nevşehir, Türkiye

Kemah Kalesi

Çarşı, 24400 Kemah/Erzincan, Türkiye

Panorama View

Aydınlı - Orta, JRWC+3C, 50180 Göreme/Nevşehir Merkez/Nevşehir, Türkiye

Red Valley

Esentepe, Kapadokya Yürüyüş Yolu, 50650 Ortahisar/Ürgüp/Nevşehir, Türkiye

Fairy Chimneys Tourism Information

Tekelli, Göreme-Uçhisar Yolu 3. Km, 50300 Uçhisar/Nevşehir Merkez/Nevşehir, Türkiye

Balkh church

Cami - Kebir, 50530 Özkonak/Avanos/Nevşehir, Türkiye

Clock tower

Zincirli, 501. Sk. No:2, 68100 Aksaray Merkez/Aksaray, Türkiye

Kılıçlar Vadisi

Esentepe, 50650 Ortahisar/Ürgüp/Nevşehir, Türkiye

Pancarlık Church

Yukarı, 50400 Ortahisar Belediyesi/Ürgüp/Ürgüp/Nevşehir, Türkiye

Hot Air Balloon base

Tekelli, MR46+23, 50240 Uçhisar/Nevşehir Merkez/Nevşehir, Türkiye

Zemi vadisi

İsali - Gaferli - Avcılar, 50400 Göreme/Nevşehir Merkez/Nevşehir, Türkiye

Observation Deck

İsali - Gaferli - Avcılar, Sunset Aydın Kırağı Seyir Yeri, 50180 Göreme/Nevşehir Merkez/Nevşehir, Türkiye

Evil Eye Tree

Aşağı, 50240 Uçhisar/Nevşehir Merkez/Nevşehir, Türkiye

Meskendir Vadisi

2. Küme, 50502 Ortahisar/Ürgüp/Nevşehir, Türkiye

Sword Valley

İsali - Gaferli - Avcılar, JRXR+QQ, 50180 Göreme/Nevşehir Merkez/Nevşehir, Türkiye

Sunset view point

İsali - Gaferli - Avcılar, MR4V+V5, 50180 Göreme/Nevşehir Merkez/Nevşehir, Türkiye