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Turkey 9 Tourist Attractions you don’t want to miss in
With so many options, selecting a comprehensive list of the Top 10 tourist attractions in Turkey is tough. However, we’ve put together a selection of some of Turkey’s most famous attractions, along with a couple of gems that we feel deserve to rub shoulders with the best of them. No-matter what you’re after from your trip to Turkey, be it a relaxing beach holiday, a city-break or a journey into the country’s ancient past, our tourist attractions of Turkey list will provide that spark of inspiration to get you on your way while our expanded list of sites in Turkey will give you loads more attractions to discover.
1. Hagia Sophia Probably the most famous tourist attraction in Turkey, the Hagia Sophia is one of the best preserved ancient buildings in the world. Built in the sixth century AD by the Byzantine Emperor Justinian, the building was converted to a mosque with the Turkish conquest and today operates as a museum. With its remarkable architecture and beautiful mix of Byzantine and Muslim adornment, the Hagia Sophia remains among the most popular sights in EBUZZ
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Turkey. 2. Ephesus Turkey is awash with ancient cities, making it tough to select just one
for this list. However, the most popular of these attractions is Ephesus near modern Selcuk. It contains some of the best preserved Greek and Roman ruins in the world and remains a well-trodden part of the tourist trail from nearby resorts such as Kusadasi and Izmir. Some of the most impressive attractions at Ephesus include the Library of Celsus, the Temple of Hadrian and the ancient theatre. Many visitors will explore this city in combination tours with Miletus, Didyma and Priene. 3. Cappadocia Underground Cities Among the most intriguing and fascinating tourist attractions of Turkey are the underground cities of Cappadocia. Built over a period spanning hundreds of years, the area now includes several such
complexes many of which are now open to the public. The main tourist locations are the underground cities of Kaymaklı, Derinkuyu, Özkonak, Mazi and Ürgüp. 4. Topkapı Palace The fifteenth century former residence of the Ottoman Sultans, the Topkapı Palace in Istanbul is a huge, ornate palatial compound which was a focal point of Istanbul’s social and political life for hundreds of years. A UNESCO World Heritage site, visitors flock through its gates to see its Ottoman architecture, courtyards and famous Muslim and
Christian relics. A must see sight, it consistently ranks among the top attractions in Turkey. 5. Anzac Cove The Gallipoli Campaign in World War One saw months of bitter fighting between Allied troops – particularly those of Australia and New Zealand – and the forces of the Ottoman Empire. It was an attempt by the Allies to knock the Ottomans out of the war and its failure marked a high-point for Ottoman forces during the conflict. In modern times, the battlefields of this campaign are marked with www.ebuzztoday.com