Discoverthe Beauty ofTürkiye
From turquoise coastlines and ancient cities to timeless traditions and remarkable landscapes, explore the places that make Türkiye extraordinary.
Cities & Places to Visit
Discover Türkiye’s vibrant cities, charming towns and beautiful destinations.
Gümüşhane
Gümüşhane is a mountainous inland province in the eastern Black Sea region, historically associated with silver mining and trans-Anatolian mountain routes. Unlike nearby coastal cities, its provincial centre lies among steep valleys away from the sea. Historic settlements, caves, forested highlands and rocky slopes combine to create a landscape shaped by elevation and.
Ordu
Ordu is a Black Sea city in northern Türkiye and the centre of Ordu Province, built on a narrow coastal strip between the sea and the Pontic Mountains. It is best known for hazelnut production and for the panoramic views from Boztepe above the city.
Afyonkarahisar
Explore Afyonkarahisar, western Central Anatolia: history, standout sights, landscapes, local food and practical travel advice for an unforgettable journey in Türkiye.
Bartın
Bartın is a city in Türkiye's Western Black Sea region, built along the navigable Bartın River and known for its traditional wooden houses and the coastal town of Amasra within the same province.
Kırklareli
Kırklareli is a province in Turkish Thrace, in northwestern Türkiye near the Bulgarian border and the Black Sea. Its inland capital is surrounded by agricultural landscapes, while northern districts contain wooded mountains and coastal wetlands. The province is known for traditional villages, historic monuments and a quieter natural environment within reach of Istanbul.
Bitlis
Bitlis is a historic province in eastern Türkiye where mountain scenery meets the western shores of Lake Van. Its old provincial capital occupies a steep valley, while Tatvan and Ahlat provide different perspectives on the lake and regional heritage. The province is notable for medieval stone architecture, monumental cemeteries, volcanic landscapes and the.
Mersin
Mersin is a major Mediterranean port city in southern Türkiye, with a long urban waterfront and a province extending westward along the coast and into the Taurus Mountains. The provincial capital is a centre of trade and agriculture, while its districts contain ancient ruins, beaches, caves and mountain settlements. The coast and.
Kayseri
Kayseri is a major inland city in Central Anatolia, set on a plain at the foot of Mount Erciyes, and known for its Seljuk architecture, its manufacturing economy and a food culture built on pastırma and mantı.
Nevşehir
Nevşehir is a provincial capital in Central Anatolia and the main urban base for the rock landscapes, underground settlements and balloon flights of the Cappadocia region.
Historic Places & Heritage
Discover ancient cities, historic landmarks and cultural heritage across Türkiye.
Miletus
Miletus was one of the great Ionian Greek cities of western Anatolia, a major maritime power and the birthplace of the Milesian school of philosophy. Today its extensive ruins near Balat in Aydın Province include one of Anatolia's largest ancient theatres.
Ishak Pasha Palace
Ishak Pasha Palace is a late Ottoman palace complex in Doğubayazıt, Ağrı Province, eastern Turkey. Built between the late 17th and late 18th centuries, it is known for its stone architecture, which combines Ottoman, Seljuk, and Persian elements.
Zeugma
Zeugma was a Hellenistic and Roman city on the Euphrates in Gaziantep Province, important for its river crossing and Roman garrison. Its excavated houses produced celebrated mosaics, many now shown in the Zeugma Mosaic Museum in Gaziantep.
Karatepe
Karatepe is an 8th-century BC Hittite fortress above the Ceyhan River in Osmaniye Province, whose Phoenician–Luwian bilingual inscriptions unlocked the reading of Anatolian hieroglyphs.
Arslantepe
Arslantepe is a deep archaeological mound on the Malatya plain in eastern Türkiye, where a Late Chalcolithic palace documents the rise of a centralised state and later Neo-Hittite rulers carved lions for its gates. It became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2021.
Kültepe
Kültepe, the ancient city of Kanesh, is a Bronze Age mound and lower-city site northeast of Kayseri in central Türkiye. Its Assyrian merchants left behind thousands of cuneiform tablets, the earliest written records discovered in Anatolia.
Beaches & Bays
Discover Türkiye’s beautiful beaches, bays and coastlines.
Kleopatra
Kleopatra Beach is a long arc of golden sand on the Mediterranean coast at Alanya, Türkiye, where fine grains meet clear water beneath rocky headlands and wooded hills.
Kaputaş
Kaputaş is a small but stunning beach located between Kalkan and Kas, renowned for its crystal-clear turquoise waters and unique roadside access.
Akvaryum
Akvaryum is a small south-facing inlet on the southern shore of Bozcaada, Türkiye, known for exceptionally transparent water, boulders, pebbles and a seabed that stays visible far from the shore.
Damlataş
A short, sandy Mediterranean shoreline at the foot of Alanya's limestone headland, taking its name from the cave in the rock above it.
Iztuzu
Iztuzu Beach, also known as Turtle Beach, is a beautiful sandy coastline near Dalyan, Türkiye, renowned for its natural beauty and as a nesting site for sea turtles.
Natural Wonders
Explore Türkiye’s spectacular lakes, waterfalls, mountains, valleys and natural landscapes.
Dilek Peninsula–Büyük Menderes Delta National Park
Dilek Peninsula–Büyük Menderes Delta National Park in Aydın pairs a forested Aegean mountain ridge with a broad river delta of lagoons and reedbeds. The two halves form one of the western coast's most varied protected landscapes.
Lake Meke
Lake Meke is a volcanic crater lake in Konya Province, Turkey, known for its unique double crater structure with a small island. It is a protected natural monument that offers a glimpse into the region's volcanic past.
Mount Süphan
Mount Süphan (Süphan Dağı) is a dormant stratovolcano in Bitlis Province, eastern Türkiye, and the second-highest peak in the country at 4,058 metres, rising above the northern shore of Lake Van.
Göksu Delta
The Göksu Delta is a coastal wetland complex in Mersin Province where the Göksu River meets the Mediterranean, made up of lagoons, marshes, mudflats and sand dunes. It is known for its waterbird populations and for sea turtles nesting on its beaches.
Tortum Waterfall
Tortum Waterfall in Erzurum Province is the outflow of Lake Tortum, a large landslide-dammed lake, and the drop marks where the lake spills over the natural barrier that formed it.
Mount Ararat
Mount Ararat (Ağrı Dağı) is a dormant, snow-capped stratovolcano in eastern Turkey and the country's highest mountain, rising in two distinct cones above the Iğdır Plain near the Iranian border.
Lake Abant
Lake Abant is a freshwater lake in Bolu Province, northwestern Türkiye, sitting at around 1,300 metres in a forested mountain basin. Its shoreline of pines, firs and beeches makes it one of the country's best-known inland lakes.
Lake Salda
Lake Salda is a deep, closed-basin lake in Burdur Province, Türkiye, known for its white shores and turquoise water. Its pale sediment and unusual water chemistry set it apart from other Turkish lakes.
Local Flavors
Discover Türkiye’s traditional dishes, regional specialties and rich culinary heritage.
Hamsili Pilav
Hamsili Pilav is a baked rice pilaf from Türkiye's Black Sea coast, in which fresh anchovies are layered with seasoned rice and cooked together in a pan. It is one of the region's most distinctive ways of using hamsi, the small anchovies that define Black Sea cooking.
Beyti Kebabı
Beyti Kebabı is a Turkish kebab of grilled minced meat rolled inside thin lavash bread, dressed with warm tomato sauce and yogurt. It is a modern Istanbul dish rather than an old regional specialty, and it differs from İskender or Adana kebab in both its meat and its serving style.
Cağ Kebabı
A regional lamb kebab from Erzurum, Cağ Kebabı is cooked on a horizontal rotisserie and served on skewers. Its tender, juicy meat and simple accompaniments make it a celebrated dish in eastern Turkey.
Şıllık Tatlısı
A traditional Şanlıurfa dessert made with thin pancakes, walnuts and sweet syrup.
Tantuni
A Mersin street wrap built around finely chopped beef cooked with onion, tomato and pepper on a flat griddle, then rolled in thin lavash and finished with lemon and sumac onion.
Yayla Çorbası
Yayla Çorbası is a Turkish soup built on yogurt and rice, thickened gently with egg and flour and finished with a sizzle of butter poured over dried mint. It is eaten warm or at room temperature and appears on tables from home kitchens to everyday restaurants across the country.
Bazlama
Bazlama is a soft, thick Turkish flatbread made from a leavened dough and cooked on a hot griddle. It is a staple of village baking across Anatolia, eaten warm with butter or used to wrap other foods.
Keşkek
Keşkek is a ceremonial Anatolian dish of whole wheat berries and meat, slow-cooked and then pounded until the two merge into a thick, smooth mass. It belongs to Central Anatolia and the Aegean region, where it is still prepared in large cauldrons for weddings and religious holidays.
Travel Stories & Guides
Discover Türkiye through its culture, traditions, local life and travel stories.
The Village of Birgi in the Aegean Region
Birgi is a historic village in İzmir Province where Ottoman houses, stone lanes and a mountain-and-plain landscape shape everyday Aegean life.
The Tradition of the Turkish Bath
The hamam is one of the most enduring rituals in Türkiye, a place where washing, warmth and conversation have been woven together for centuries. Its marble halls and domed ceilings turn an everyday act into a slow, social ceremony.
Uncovering the Mysteries of Göbekli Tepe
Explore Göbekli Tepe, an ancient archaeological site that reshapes our understanding of human history and civilization.
Kayseri and the Art of Turkish Pastry Making
In the Anatolian city of Kayseri, thin sheets of dough are rolled, filled and layered into pastries that anchor everyday meals and festive tables alike.
Exploring the Rugged Beauty of the Taurus Mountains
The Taurus Mountains in southern Türkiye offer rugged landscapes, diverse hiking trails, and rich cultural heritage. From ancient ruins to alpine meadows, this range invites exploration across all seasons.