Turkey is a country mainly located in Anatolia in West Asia, with a smaller part called East Thrace in Southeast Europe. It is one such rare gem that is adorned with a stunning coastline, quaint villages, and a matchless cultural legacy.

Here are the Best Tourist Places to Visit in Turkey

1. Kaymakli Underground City

 

Kaymakli  Underground City was built under the hill called Citadel. Four floors of this amazing underground heritage town are open to visitors. One can find many such towns across all of Turkey. Kaymakli underground city is the widest discovered till now. When visitors head through the narrow muddy passages beneath the hill, they explore a different world of the historic era. This cave tells how it was before modernization. The underground city had stables, wineries, kitchens, storage spaces, and more. The interesting thing to notice in this cave is the melting pots that are inscribed on the walls, which were used to melt copper.

 

2. Bursa

Bursa is also known as Yesil Bursa. It is known as the fourth-largest town in Turkey. Visitors can find many interesting things to do in this town. Bursa is a package city with heritage sites, eateries, bazaars, city walls, and hot springs. They can head to Green Tomb. During ancient times this town was the capital of the Ottoman state and now it is the industrial hub. In the winter season, one can experience it in the ski resort of Mount Uludag.

 

3. Goreme Open Air Museum

Goreme Open Air Museum is in Cappadocia. This is a vast open-air site with many refectories placed side by side. Artistically raised with various frescoes over. Goreme Open Air Museum houses many churches in its vicinity. Visitors will find churches like the Apple church, St. Barbara church, Snake church, Dark church, and so on with different themes and stories engraved in the frescoes are engrossing.

 

4. Duden Waterfalls

 

Duden Waterfalls is one of the prettiest waterfalls in Turkey. This fall cascades to join the Mediterranean Sea. With large volcanic mountains surrounding the cave and the river bed, the place looks nothing less than magic. The is a natural cave that has spiral stairs-like formations in it. An interesting fact about the place is that it is formed by recycling station water. Visitors can take a dip at this waterfall or do some rock climbing.

 

5. Uchisar Castle

 

Uchisar is a town in the Nevsehir District, Nevsehir Province in Cappadocia, Turkey. This castle is one of the famous tourist attractions and was as important as attentive 8. Uchisar Castle is a rock formation visible over a wide distance. The castle has many small rooms and is connected by tunnels and stairs which is a fun way to explore this heritage. This room are now mostly blocked or impassable but which served as residential areas and, perhaps, cloisters in Byzantine times. Uchisar Castle is also known as Uchisar Kalesi. As it is the highest point, visitors can expect to get a stunning panoramic view at the top.

 

6. Antalya Aquarium

 

Antalya Aquarium is the biggest tunnel aquarium in the world. It is one of the famous tourist attractions in Turkey. Antalya Aquarium offers education, entertainment, and inspiration in one place. The aquarium houses 40 thematic aquariums and a 131-meter tunnel aquarium. Visitors can find thousands of underwater species. They can learn about their qualities, survival traits, and habitat. However, Antalya Aquarium is not just about the magnificent underwater water of Turkey, it also blankets Snow World, Ice Museum, WildPark, and many more interesting features.

 

7. Sandland

 

Sandland is an international sand art festival held annually in Antalya, southern Turkey. It was established in 2006. Sandland is a one-of-a-kind place in the whole world. Here global sand artists come together to create their brilliant sand art. Visitors can find a grand variety of more than 150 exhibits. There are also LED illuminations from some of the art pieces that create a mesmerizing visual effect. However, Sandland is one of the unique and interesting places to visit.

 

8. Anatolian Civilization Museum

 

Anatolian Civilization Museum is located on the south side of Ankara Castle in the Atpazarı area in Ankara, Turkey. This museum is ranked as one of the best museums in the world. The museum has some exclusive pieces of history on exhibit. This museum has rich collections on display. The exhibit has bones and stones from the Palaeolithic Age, mother goddess sculptures, stamps, earthenware containers, agricultural tools made of bone from the Neolithic age, and objects belonging to various timeliness in world history.

 

9. Gencilk Park

 

Gencilk Park is at the heart of Ankara. This is a beautiful park. Visitors head to this park to enjoy the roller coaster rides and stand over the bridge watching the flower show among many other fun activities. They can have some fun and rest in the lively atmosphere. However, Gencilk Park is one of the places to visit in Turkey if you’re traveling with your friends or kids.