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12 Amazing Places to Visit in Turkey [2] | Tweet

Published in Turkey - Social interactions and entertainment - 13 - 15 Oct 20 00:02

1. Aspendos

Colosseum might the worldâ€™s most famous amphitheater, but Aspendos in Turkey is well known among historians and archeologists for having one of the best-preserved amphitheaters.
Itâ€™s a grand venue with seating for 12 000 people and was built already in year 155 B.C.

Where: Antalya Province.

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2. Myraâ€™s Rock Tombs

Myra was an Ancient Greek town in Lycia, which is nowadays known for its vertical rock tombs.

Where: Demre, Antalya Province.

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3. Harran Beehive Houses

These unique houses were once part of the ancient Mesopotamian city of Harran. Itâ€™s a great place to learn more about the history and culture.

The beehive houses were inhabited until the 1980â€™s and the architecture goes back 3000 years in time.

Where: Harran/ÅžanlÄ±urfa.

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4. Mount Nemrut

Another stunning historical place to visit in Turkey. Mount Nemrut is listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, and itâ€™s home to some pretty amazing statues and archeological sites.

Where: AdÄ±yaman Province.

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5. Patara

Enjoy the longest beach in Turkey! Itâ€™s a hidden beach gem where you can also see some antique ruins.

Where: GelemiÅŸ, Antalya Province.

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6. Bodrum

Bodrum has everything one could wish for when it comes to vacation. Beaches, restaurants, shopping, and local culture.

This is also a place where you can feel a mix of Turkish and Greek, and Bodrum has a very tranquil feeling to it. Along with the coastline, one could also find several beautiful bays.

Sailing is highly recommended here!

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7. Mount AÄŸrÄ±

You have probably heard about Noahâ€™s Ark. Mount AÄŸrÄ± is widely accepted as the resting place of the ark, and itâ€™s located in the Eastern Anatolia region.

Itâ€™s also the tallest peak in Turkey, so itâ€™s an interesting place to visit for mountain-climbers. Itâ€™s beautiful from a distance too!

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8. Alacati

Alacati is famous for its stone houses with colored windows and hanging balconies. Itâ€™s a beautiful beach town that isnâ€™t very well known among international tourists.

However, itâ€™s quite popular among domestic tourists, especially during the summer months. Alacati is also a great place to learn windsurfing.

Where: About 1 hour driving from Izmir.

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9. Mardin

Mardin is especially known for its Artuqid architecture and beautiful location, perched on a rocky hill. The whole city is listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, and itâ€™s home to several historical landmarks.

Where: Southeastern Anatolia.

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10. Hattusha

The capital of the Hittite empire and a UNESCO world heritage site. Itâ€™s an ancient place where the Hattian people founded a settlement about 2000 years B.C. One generation later, a Hittite speaking King chose this place as his residence.

Today, you can see some well-preserved gates, temples, and palaces.

Where: Corum Province.

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11. Safranbolu

This ancient town was once one of the main trading centers for the highly valued spice Saffron. Today, itâ€™s best known for its extraordinary historical sites and well-preserved houses.

Safranbolu has more than 1000 registered historical artifacts, and itâ€™s highly recommended to go here if youâ€™re a history buff.

Where: Central North, about 2h and 30 minutes from Ankara by car.

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12. Istanbul

Last but not least, we have the largest and most famous city in Turkey â€“ Istanbul. An ancient city where east meets west, and a city where you can find one of the biggest bazaars in the world.

Istanbul is also home to many historical places and itâ€™s definitely one of the best places to visit in Turkey.