Southern countries traditionally attract people from all over the world with their sun, palm trees and sea. It is known for its superb climate, historical sites, beautiful beaches and some of the most amazing paradises on the planet. Turkey has many places that every tourist needs to visit, but let's focus on the most popular ones. It is worth noting that Turkey is included in the ranking of 10 countries with emerging economies.
10. Patara beach
Patara Beach is located near the famous ancient city of Patara, near the Riviera coast. One of the longest beaches in the Mediterranean region, it stretches for 18 kilometers. The beach is popular with tourists and there are numerous ancient archaeological sites in the vicinity of the beach.
9. Aspendos Theater
The theater is located in the city of Serik in the Antalya province and is one of the best-preserved ancient landmarks in Turkey. The theater was built during the reign of Marcus Aurelius in 155 AD. e. The theater is in a pristine state as it housed a roadside motel for many years and was carefully looked after. In addition, until today it is used as an amphitheater and can accommodate about 20,000 people.
8. Bodrum Castle
This castle is a must-see for everyone. Today it houses the Museum of Underwater Archeology. The building was built by the crusaders as the castle of St. Peter in the 15th century. Every year, thousands of tourists visit the site.
7. Mount Nemrut
Mount Nemrut, 2134 meters high, is located in the southeastern part of Turkey. The mountain is known for its peak, where, presumably, the royal grave of the 1st century BC is located, there are also many statues, 9-10 m high, which depict the faces of the Greek and Armenian gods. The place is known for its fine dining restaurants.
6. Oludeniz
A very famous place located on the southwest coast near the Aegean Sea. Has a private beach and is famous for the turquoise shade of the water... Tourists flock here to relax on the beach and visit amazing restaurants.
5. Blue Mosque
The six tall minarets and the transparent structure of the Blue Mosque or Sultan Ahmed Mosque in Istanbul are truly striking in architectural power. The Blue Mosque was built in 1616 by Ahmed On in Istanbul. The interior of the mosque is decorated with 20,000 blue tiles, which give the mosque its name. The mosque is popular with tourists.
4. Library of Celsus
If you ever decide to visit the Turkish city of Selkuk, you should definitely visit the Library of Celsus, a historical monument built in honor of the Roman Senator Julius Celsus in 125 AD. The building was built as a library to store 12,000 books and at the same time as the tomb of Julius Celsus.
During the riots in 401 AD the library has been badly damaged and has been restored. Every year, many tourists come here, and this is the main reason why the attraction is in the fourth place on our list.
3. Goreme
A city located among the famous magical rocks in Turkey. Natural rocks that look like volcanoes. The town is located near the city of Cappadocia, which has historical value due to its mountainous landscape. The reason for the formation of magical bizarre rocks is water and wind. The rocks have been used as churches, buildings and schools. In addition, because of this distinctive feature, Goreme National Park has been on the UNESCO World Heritage List since 1985.
2. Dolmabahce Palace
The palace is located in one of the districts of Istanbul. It was built in 1856 during the Ottoman Empire. With its intricate design and architecture, the Ottoman rulers used the palace as the main administrative center of the empire. The palace covers an area of 110,000 square meters, has 285 rooms and 43 halls. It will take 45 minutes to walk around the entire palace, but this is something really worth a visit.
1. Hagia Sophia
The cathedral originally served as the basilica of the Roman emperor Justinian I in the sixth century. The dome of the cathedral is a classic of Roman architecture. The cathedral was built in 537 AD. and was used as a church for 900 years, later converted to the Imperial Mosque in AD 1453. Before the construction of the Blue Mosque in Istanbul, it was the main mosque of the capital... In 1935 the building became a museum.
