You can’t say you’ve lived without seeing these places in Turkey. We’ve compiled a list of must-see places in Turkey by gathering the opinions of many of our writers. When it comes to places to visit, we’ve tried to inspire your travel experience by making some of the top choices a bit different. We hope you enjoy our travel article titled “50 Different Must-See Places in Turkey , You can also click on the descriptions in the article to find more detailed information about these places.
1) Mount Nemrut National Park / Adıyaman
Mount Nemrut National Park: This mountain, which stands at an altitude of 2150 meters, is not only a cultural heritage for our country but also a unique one for the whole world. That’s precisely why UNESCO has not overlooked Mount Nemrut and has included it in the list of world cultural heritage sites. The main reason for adding the Nemrut statue, often referred to as the eighth wonder of the world, to this list is the presence of inscriptions alongside the statue. In addition to the statues, there are also monumental tombs.What sets this mountain apart from others and makes it special are the Tumulus and statues of King Antiochus I of Commagene. The Kingdom of Commagene can also be described as a genetic conglomerate, a powerful kingdom with a solid tradition and culture established by Persians and Greeks. Commagene’s lands have continued to be a homeland for people since ancient times, as evidenced by the remains discovered in caves and through archaeological excavations.
2) Kral Kaya Mezarları / Amasya
Amasya, a city whose every street smells of history, hosted both the Ottoman and pre-Ottoman civilizations. The King’s Rock Tombs, one of the most well-known centers in history, were carved into limestone rocks that extend vertically like a straight wall on the outskirts of Amasya Castle. You can reach the tombs by passing through the narrow streets of Hatuniye District. Between the tombs, there are paths and stairs carved into the rocks. Although it is known that there are 21 tombs of various sizes throughout the Yeşilırmak Valley, only a few have survived to the present day.
3) Düden Waterfall / Antalya
Düden Waterfall: It is a pleasure to even introduce this place and I would like to say that I am very excited that such a place is within the borders of Turkey. Düden waterfall is overflowing with tourists from all over the world who are curious and come to visit it. You can ride camels at the entrance of the waterfall and take a nice souvenir photo. There are many souvenir shops and food places inside the waterfall, and there is also a Youth Park. The water of the Düden waterfall pours into the sea with a loud noise from a height of 50 meters at Lara beach, approximately 15 km away.
4) Ataturk Statue / Artvin
Atatürk Statue: Built on 7.5 decares of land in Ata Tepe at the foot of Genya Mountain, the most visible part of Artvin, the statue is the largest Atatürk statue in Turkey and the world with its size. Its height is 22 meters and its weight is 60 tons. 40 tons of steel and 10 tons of copper, 10 tons of different materials were used. A total of 1,480 pieces were used for the statue symbolizing Atatürk’s stance in Afyon Kocatepe before the Great Offensive Victory. In addition, a 216 square meter Turkish flag with a pole length of 60 meters flies next to the statue.
5) Yedigöller National Park / Bolu
Yedigöller National Park: With its quiet and tranquil nature, Yedigöller is an ideal place for those who want to escape from the tiring and overwhelming effect of city life. It has very different views. There are different landforms, waterfalls and walking paths for those who want to do trekking.
Surroundings of lakes, It is covered with broad-leaved trees such as beech, oak, hornbeam, alder, ash, elm, linden and coniferous trees such as larch, Scots pine and fir. It is one of the most beautiful forest areas in Turkey. Especially on autumn days, the beeches and other broad-leaved trees, which take on all kinds of colors from yellow to red tones, offer beautiful images, especially for photography enthusiasts.
6) Gölcük Nature Park / Bolu
Gölcük Nature Park: The park has a wonderful view of the artificially made lake. This place, which offers us the beauties of nature in every season, is just one of the thousands of beauties waiting to be discovered in our country. The lake and its surroundings are protected by national parks as a forest recreation area. Since vehicle access around the lake is prohibited, you can easily walk. You should see this nature park as soon as possible, which attracts many visitors throughout the year to sightsee, travel, take photographs and have picnics. It is possible to come across many creatures in the nature park in summer and winter. The most important of these animals are rabbits and badgers.
7) Salda Lake – Yeşilova / Burdur
Salda Lake: Among the most beautiful lakes of Turkey, Salda Lake is one of the places that best portrays the hidden geological perfection of Turkey. We can say that the appeal of Salda, which has become much more famous lately, is increasing. The reason for this is the work carried out by Burdur – Yeşilova Municipality, to which Salda is affiliated. These include not only promotional activities, but also the satisfaction experienced with the free services offered to those who come to visit Lake Salda and the fact that everyone recommends Salda to others, increasing the popularity of the lake.
8) Cumalıkızık Village / Bursa
Cumalıkızık Village: Cumalıkızık Village is the heritage of the Ottoman Empire with its narrow streets, stone roads, atmosphere full of history and timeless houses. The village, which has lost nothing of its historical texture despite its 700-year history, was included in the Unesco world heritage list in 2014. You can have the chance to travel in different textures by going to many places in Bursa, which is one of the preferred places for those who want to spend the weekend to the fullest instead of a long-term holiday. Cumalıkızık Village, the oldest of these, can be reached with a short journey from the city center. You can reach a mysterious village life within the city at the foothills of Uludağ, sip your tea under the shade of timeless plane trees, walk through the narrow streets, each leading to the village square, and keep the colorfully painted houses with bay windows alive with your photographs.
9) Gölyazı Village / Bursa
Gölyazı Village: Gölyazı Village is a small fishing village located on the shores of Uluabat lake in Bursa’s Nilüfer District. Is there such a place in Turkey with its view and environment? Although it has a beauty that makes you say, many people do not know about the existence of this place. Even certain parts of Bursa do not even know that this place is in Bursa. We wanted to introduce you to this village more closely by exchanging ideas with our writers who are in Bursa.
Local people love fishing from seven to seventy, usually on weekends. As we mentioned at the beginning, this is a small fishing village. In this village, both men and women fish, and you can come across women sitting on the street and knitting fishing nets. And I would especially like to point out that the people of the village are friendly, very warm-hearted and hospitable.
10) Pamukkale Travertines / Denizli
Pamukkale Travertines: One of the most beautiful places not only in our country but also in the world is Denizli Pamukkale Travertines. Every year, thousands of foreign and local tourists come to this place, which is registered as a historical heritage by UNESCO. It’s a fairy tale place. You may think you are in a wonderland. After the crowded and concrete cities, walking in a natural and organic formation leaves neither stress nor sorrow, worry and trouble!
Hotels and roads were built at the point where the travertines are located. These buildings were closed after it was seen that they were damaging the travertines. It is an important step, albeit late, to prevent the white color from being replaced by a dark cloud. It is no longer possible to enter the travertines with shoes or slippers. You can walk on them with bare feet. There are many large and small pools. The waters in these pools are a source of healing. Entering the pools is free.
