Historical Sites In Turkey

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

Topkapi Palace Museum

Huge, opulent 15th-century palace, occupied by sultans for 400 years, housing Ottoman treasures.

Cankurtaran, 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

Dolmabahçe Palace

Grand, domed sultan's palace, now a museum, including collections of art, calligraphy and carpets.

Vişnezade, Dolmabahçe Cd., 34357 Beşiktaş/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

Apollon Temple

Scenic waterfront spot known for ancient temple ruins with iconic columns & stone structures.

Side, Cumhuriyet Blv. No:50, 07600 Manavgat/Antalya, Türkiye

Alanya Castle

Fortress dating back to the Seljuk era with an iconic red tower, 400 cisterns & huge defensive wall.

Hisariçi, 07400 Alanya/Antalya, 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

Paşabağları Müze ve Örenyeri

Area of unusual tuff-&-basalt rock formations, some of which have been turned into hotels.

1. Küme, Zelve Yolu, 50500 Çavuşin/Avanos/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

Derinkuyu Underground City

Huge, Byzantine-era underground city with 8 levels of tunnels & rooms, many open to visitors.

Bayramlı, Niğde Cd., 50700 Derinkuyu/Nevşehir, Türkiye

Stone Bridge

Built circa 200 A.D., this stone, arch bridge over the Seyhan River was open to traffic until 2007.

Sinanpaşa, 01220 Yüreğir/Adana, Türkiye

Kayseri Castle

This 238 CE castle, with inner & outer walls & 18 towers, once belonged to Emperor Gordian III.

Cumhuriyet, Nazmi Toker Cd. No:2, 38350 Melikgazi/Kayseri, Türkiye

Rumeli Fortress

Hilltop 15th-century fortress with multiple towers, walking paths & water views.

Rumeli Hisarı, Yahya Kemal Cd., 34470 Sarıyer/İstanbul, Türkiye

Antalya Archaeology Museum

Large Anatolian history museum, from Roman & Phrygian archaeological finds to Byzantine mosaics.

Bahçelievler, Konyaaltı Cd. No:88, 07050 Muratpaşa/Antalya, Türkiye

Ephesus Archaeological Site

Excavated remains of a temple, theater & library in an ancient city taken over by Romans in 129 BC.

Atatürk, Efes Harabeleri, 35920 Selçuk/İzmir, Türkiye

Anadoluhisarı

At the narrowest part of the Bosphurus, this imposing fort gives its name to the surrounding area.

Anadolu Hisarı, 34810 Beykoz/İstanbul, 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

Ortahisar Castle

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

Ani Ruins

Şehitler, Şehitlik Caddesi No:87, 36000 Ocaklı/Kars Merkez/Kars, Türkiye

Belisırma Valley Access

68502 Belisırma/Güzelyurt/Aksaray, Türkiye

Castle Of Van

Imposing remains of a huge stone fortress from the 9th century BCE perched atop a steep bluff.

Yalı, 65040 Merkez/İpekyolu/Van, Türkiye

Sifaiye Madrasah

Eskikale, Merkez, 58070 Sivas Merkez/Sivas, Türkiye

Rumkale

Imposing Byzantine fortress ruins offering sweeping views from its peninsular locale.

Kasaba, Kasaba Köyü Yolu, 27970 Yavuzeli/Gaziantep, Türkiye

Pontic Kings Rock Tombs

A steep ascent leads to these ancient tombs overlooking the city, carved into a hillside rockface.

Hatuniye, 05000 Yuvacık/Amasya District/Amasya, Türkiye

Myra ruins

Alakent, Cengiz Sk. No:13, 07570 Demre/Antalya, Türkiye

Nevşehir Castle & Rock City

Eskili Mahallesi, Kale Sk. No:24, 50200 Nevşehir Merkez/Nevşehir, Türkiye

Kozan Castle

Taş, 01510 Kozan/Adana, Türkiye

Agirnas Underground City

Ağırnas Mahallesi 38225 yeraltı şehri, 38225 Melikgazi/Kayseri, Türkiye

Archaeological site of Hattusha (UNESCO)

Merkez, 19310 Boğazkale/Çorum, Türkiye

Tepesi Delik Han

68000 Bebek/Aksaray Merkez/Aksaray, Türkiye

Yazılıkkaya

Hattusas, 19310 Boğazkale/Çorum, Türkiye

Hallach monastery

Eski, 50650 Ortahisar/Ürgüp/Nevşehir, Türkiye

Kurtkulağı Caravanserai

Kurtkulağı, 01922 Ceyhan/Adana, Türkiye

Anavarza Ruins

Dilekkaya, 01500 Kozan/Adana, Türkiye

Eshab-i Kehf Cave Mosque

Dedeler, Dedeler Köyü Yolu, 33400 Tarsus/Mersin, Türkiye

Lion's Gate

Hisar, Hattuşaş Milli Park, 19310 Boğazkale/Çorum, Türkiye

Sobesos Ancient City

50400 Şahinefendi/Ürgüp/Nevşehir, Türkiye

Hattuşa Yerkapı

Hisar, 19310 Boğazkale/Çorum, Türkiye

Sar Ruins

Cumhuriyet, Kızıltepe Cd. No:8, 01642 Tufanbeyli/Adana, Türkiye

Deavi Pavilion

Cankurtaran, Topkapi Palace Museum, 34122 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye

Ticaret Agorasi

Side, 07330 Manavgat/Antalya, Türkiye

Best of Cappadocia

Aydınlı - Orta, 50180 Göreme/Nevşehir Merkez/Nevşehir, Türkiye

Honey sultan tomb

Savat, 50800 Hacıbektaş/Nevşehir, Türkiye

Gulhane Fountain

Cankurtaran, Alemdar Cd. No:32, 34122 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye

The Tunnel Marker

Evliya Çelebi, 34430 Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Türkiye

Bab-ı Hadid (Demir Kapı)

Küçükdalyan, Senpiyer Cd. No:36, 31120 Antakya/Hatay, Türkiye

Ruins

Serçin, GFM4+FC, 09260 Söke/Aydın, Türkiye