By Alli Sewell
Introduction
This list of famous landmarks in Turkey covers all of the best places to visit...
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Established in 1927, Mevlana Museum in Konya houses the mausoleum of Jalāl al-Dīn Muḥammad Rūmī...
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Basilica Cistern is one of the oldest cisterns found beneath the streets of Istanbul. The...
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You can find many amazing markets across Turkey. One of the most famous is the...
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İstanbul Cevahir Shopping Mall is a more modern landmark of Turkey that is well worth...
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Istanbul Sapphire is another modern landmark to see in Istanbul. This 261-metre-high skyscraper sits in...
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Suleymaniye Mosque dates back to about 1557 when the mosque was inaugurated. The Ottoman imperial...
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Camilica Mosque, or Grand Camlica Mosque, is currently the largest mosque in Turkey and one...
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The Blue Mosque is a Turkish landmark known across the globe. Also called Sultan Ahmed...
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Another Ottoman imperial mosque to visit is Selimiye Mosque in Edirne. Sultan Selim II commissioned...
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Hagia Sophia is, without a doubt, one of the most famous historical landmarks in Turkey...
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Mount Nemrut is situated in the southeast of the country and stands at 2,134 metres...
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The Carian Rock Tombs are part of the ancient ruins of Kaunos. These tombs have...
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A popular tourist attraction within Göreme National Park is Goreme Open Air Museum. The outdoor...
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Another fascinating ancient attraction in Turkey is the Derinkuyu Underground City. This multi-level city is...
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Ephesus is one of many fascinating historic sites in Turkey. This landmark is an Ancient...
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The Soumela Monastery sits within the Pontic Mountains in Altındere National Park and is a...
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Located on Mt. Koressos, or Bülbül Mountain, the House of Virgin Mary is a Catholic...
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Kaymakli Underground City is another interesting underground settlement in Turkey. It is thought that caves...
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Another interesting rock-cut structure in Turkey is Selime Monastery. Located in the Cappadocia region, the...
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Located in Alanya, Alanya Castle is a medieval castle that was constructed in 1226. The...
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Kızıl Kule, or the Red Tower, is another ancient landmark in Alanya. Like Alanya Castle...
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Dolmabahce Palace sits on the European coast of the Bosporus strait in Istanbul and was...
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Galata Tower, or Galata Kulesi Museum, is an old Genoese tower located in Galata, Istanbul...
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Topkapi Palace is one of many landmarks of Turkey that dates back to the Ottoman...
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Another famous palace in Istanbul is Beylerbeyi Palace. This palace sits on the Asian side...
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Maiden's Tower, or Leander's Tower, is located near Istanbul on an islet on the Bosporus...
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Ölüdeniz is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Turkey and is known for...
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Turkey has many beautiful beaches, like Kaputas Beach. Situated in the southwest of the country...
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Göreme National Park is another UNESCO World Heritage Site in Turkey. The park is located...
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Pamukkale is a town in western Turkey that is predominantly known for its mineral-rich thermal...
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The Bosphorus Strait is a renowned waterway that runs through Istanbul. Interestingly, the 31-kilometre strait...
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Located in Taksim Square in Istanbul, the Republic Monument, or Cumhuriyet Anıtı, is one of...
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Kedi Tombili Heykeli is one of the fun landmarks in Istanbul. This statue features a...
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Anıtkabir is a monument to and the mausoleum of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk. The landmark was...
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Also known as the Ataturk Statue, the Victory Monument is another landmark in Ankara. Opened...
Conclusion
Turkey is home to an array of attractions and landmarks, many of which date back...
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