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Ferries in the Golden Horn with the Suleymaniye Mosque in the background in Istanbul, Turkey.

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Overview

A richly historical land with some of the best cuisine you will ever taste, scenery from beaches to mountains and the great city of İstanbul.

Attractions

Must-see attractions

  • Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque in Istanbul, °Õü°ù°ì¾±²â±ð. Built between 532 and 537AD by Roman Emperor Justinian I as the Christian Cathedral of Constantinople.

    Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque

    Sultanahmet

    Right in the heart of İstanbul’s historic center, this sacred Byzantine building remains an important symbol of power.

  • Topkapi Palace, Istanbul, Turkey

    Topkapı Palace

    Sultanahmet

    Topkapı is the subject of more colourful stories than most of the world's museums put together. Libidinous sultans, ambitious courtiers, beautiful…

  • ³Òö°ù±ð³¾±ð Open-Air Museum

    ³Òö°ù±ð³¾±ð Open-Air Museum

    ³Òö°ù±ð³¾±ð

    This Unesco World Heritage site is an essential stop on any Cappadocian itinerary. First thought to be a Byzantine monastic settlement that housed some 20…

  • Chora Church

    Kariye Mosque

    Istanbul

    İstanbul has more than its fair share of Byzantine monuments, but few are as drop-dead gorgeous as this mosaic- and fresco-laden church. Nestled in the…

  • Mevlana Museum

    Mevlâna Museum

    Konya

    For Muslims and non-Muslims alike, the main reason to come to Konya is to visit this former lodge of the whirling dervishes and home to the tomb of…

  • The Temple of Athena in Priene.

    Priene

    South Aegean

    Priene enjoys a commanding position just below Mt Mykale, giving it a real natural grandeur. This Greco-Roman site is delightful to explore, with pine…

  • Istanbul Archaeology Museum

    İstanbul Archaeology Museums

    Sultanahmet

    The city's foremost archaeological museum is housed in three buildings close to Topkapı Palace. There are many highlights, but the sarcophagi from the…

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    Hierapolis

    Pamukkale

    This ancient spa city's location atop Pamukkale's tourist-magnet travertines is quite spectacular. Founded as a curative centre around 190 BC by Eumenes…

Planning Tools

Expert guidance to help you plan your trip

Best Things to Do

With its history-soaked cities, spectacular landscapes and rich heritage, Turkey has something for every type of traveler. Here are the top things to do.

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Best Places to Visit

Magnificent cities, blissful beaches, ancient history, unspoiled nature... Here is our pick of the best places to visit in °Õü°ù°ì¾±²â±ð (Turkey).

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Best Time to Visit

With its beaches, mountains, deserts and megacities, °Õü°ù°ì¾±²â±ð has something to offer travelers in all seasons. Here’s a full guide on just when to visit.

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Transportation

Cheap, frequent domestic flights, generally well-maintained roads and a vast bus network give travelers ample options for getting around Turkey.

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Visa Requirements

From visa costs to rules around cruise passengers, our guide to Turkey’s entry requirements covers everything you need to know before visiting the country.

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Best Road Trips

With nearly 8000km of coastline and an incredibly diverse landscape, exploring °Õü°ù°ì¾±²â±ð on a road trip is a delight. Here are 8 of our favorites.

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Get Connected

Stay fully connected on your next trip to °Õü°ù°ì¾±²â±ð with this guide to local wi-fi networks, roaming charges, eSIMs and data.

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