Turkey Tourist Attractions

Discover the beyond magical places to visit in Turkey

If your heart points out to the places soaked in culture and history, your mind craves entertainment and buzzing nightlife and your soul wants to seep in the unhurried, relaxing experiences, it’s quite rare that you will find a place with almost everything in a blink of an eye. But Turkey surely is one such extraordinary gem! A modern country depicting the captivating blends of ancient and contemporary, business and leisure and the calm and chaotic, Turkey is truly a pleasant surprise to the senses. If precisely defined, there is no other place in the world that fuses East and West with such ease. With a rich mix of people, cultures, history, scenic beauty, great food and so much more, the incredible Turkey Attractions offer a wealth of unique experiences to any and every kind of travellers.

Fall head over heels in love with the façade of Hagia Sofia touching the skyline of Istanbul, gape in awe at the magnificence of the Roman ruins and grandiose of Aspendos, discover the beautiful beaches of Antalya or lodge in the seaside resorts, take a hot air balloon tour of Cappadocia, go for a soul-soothing Turkish bath, sip in the famous Turkish tea, shop till you drop in the alleys of Turkish bazaars, go boat cruising on the Bosphorus, explore the hushed streets of the Princes’ Islands, see the mosques of Bursa, enjoy a bird's eye view of Istanbul from the Galata Tower or just opt for walking tours experiencing the country on foot. Truly and undeniably, the Turkey tourist places have it all!

Despite having an abundance of destinations adorning its tourism portfolio, Turkey has always got the glare of publicity because of Istanbul. Sitting on the edge of Europe, Turkey’s cultural and buzzing capital- Istanbul features top spots for business meetings along with leisure hubs where you can chill out without fearing the stress of routined hassles. Of course, the magnificent Hagia Sophia (Aya Sofya) Museum in Sultan Ahmet district tops the list of popular places to visit in Istanbul but there is so much to explore beyond this architectural masterpiece. Those looking to shop and take the little versions of Turkey home can head to Grand Bazaar. This covered market is a maze of alleys lined by shops and stalls selling every Turkish souvenir, handicrafts, Turkish lamps and ceramic bowls and local delicacies like Baklawas and authentically extracted honey. Don’t miss out on these incredible Istanbul Tourist Attractions - Galata Tower and the Taksim Square as they are truly the thumping heartbeats of the city. Once the sun goes down and you are tired of exploring, a traditional Turkish bath (popularly known as Hammam) comes to the rescue. Both the travellers and nostalgic locals (who have up kept the tradition of Hammans and its mandate cleansing rituals very well to date) are seen thronging these bathhouses. After all, what’s better than ending your fervid travelling schedule with a rejuvenating bath and massage?

With innumerable places to visit in Turkey, it is hard to filter out just a few to fit in your itinerary. We have, therefore, prepared a comprehensive list of the must-visit Turkey Tourist Attractions below that will help you find your way through the most exceptional experiences in the country along with the unmissable Istanbul Attractions.

Top Tourist Places to Visit in Turkey and Istanbul:

Hagia Sophia Museum

Hagia Sophia officially the Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque and formerly the Church of the Holy Wisdom is a Late Antique place of worship in Istanbul designed by the Greek geometers Isidore of Miletus and Anthemius of Tralles.

Galata Tower

The towers were built during the Genoese period and now it’s one of Istanbul’s iconic towers that shed its light all over the city. It is the tallest structure that reaches the skyline of the Golden horn which makes it top Istanbul tourist attractions. There’s been many tales and stories about the Galata Tower, and one of the most famous...

Dolmabahce Palace

Sultan Ahmet Square Detached House

Public square with remnants of an ancient hippodrome with prominent & historic buildings nearby.

Spice Bazaar

Covered 17th-century market known as the Egyptian Bazaar with spice food & textile shops.

Topkapi Palace Museum

The Topkap Palace or the Seraglio is a large museum in the east of the Fatih district of Istanbul in Turkey. In the 15th and 16th centuries it served as the main residence and administrative headquarters of the Ottoman sultans.

Devrent (Imaginary Valley)

Devrent Valley also called Imagination Valley is one of the fantastic regions of Cappadocia. Devrent Valley was never inhabited by humans. There are no rock-hewn churches or ancient castles nor are there any troglodyte caves or pigeon homes. Instead what draws visitors to Devrent Valley is the incredible pink-hued rock formations and geological anomalies that have been formed by centuries...

Avanos

Avanos is a town and district of Nevehir Province in the Central Anatolia region of Turkey located 18 km north of Nevehir the capital city of the province. It is situated within the historic and tourist region of Cappadocia.