Visiting Turkey

Istanbul

10. Nemrut Dagi
Located in eastern Turkey, Nemrut Dagi is one of the most stunning historical monuments in Turkey. Dating from the 1st century BC, Nemrut Dagi is a burial place known best for the huge statues that surround it.

9. Pamukkale
Located in the Denizli Province, Pamukkale is famous for its hot springs, which feature limestone and calcium. Pamukkale is a UNESCO World Heritage site and well worth a visit.

8. Bodrum
One of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, Bodrum has long been on the list of top places to visit in Turkey. Home to the famous Castle of Saint Peter and located in beautiful surrounding countryside, Bodrum is not to be missed.

7. Kusadasi
A port town on the coast of Turkey, Kusadasi is best known for being close to the ruins of Ephesus and the place where cruise ships dock. But look further and you’ll discover that Kusadasi has an allure of its own, particularly with its great nightlife and pleasant beaches.

6. Ankara
The capital of Turkey, Ankara is full of museums and other cultural attractions. Culture vultures and history buffs alike will find a lot to fill their days when visiting Ankara.

5. Lycian Coast
Located in southwest Turkey at the intersection of the Aegean and Mediterranean seas, the Lycian Coast is known for its gorgeous beaches, beautiful countryside, and perfect weather.

4. Cappadocia
Another of Turkey’s UNESCO World Heritage sites, Cappadocia is famous for its amazing geological formations, the “fairy chimneys”. Cappadocia is A UNESCO World Heritage site.

3. Ephesus
Dating back to Greek and Roman times, the historic ancient city of Ephesus offers some of the best preserved ruins anywhere along the Mediterranean. The Temple of Artemis at Ephesus is one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, and is not to be missed.

2. Antalya
Featuring heavenly beaches with turquoise waters, Antalya has good reason for claiming to have the best beaches on the Mediterranean. Add to that the many archaeological treasures in Antalya and you’ve got yourself a great holiday destination.

1. Istanbul
One of the most well loved European cities and boasting of some of the best nightlife in Europe, Istanbul is the number one place to visit in Turkey. With cultural treasures in spades and the beautiful Bosphorus around it, Istanbul is worth a special visit to Turkey in its own right.

Google Maps is available for Turkey.

Google has free maps of Turkey inside Google Maps.

These include road and street maps of major and minor cities, towns, and rural areas of Turkey.

Check out Google maps of Turkey below.

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Istanbul

Istanbul has been chosen as the European Capital of Culture for 2010.

As the European Capital of Culture, Istanbul will feature special art, music, performance, literature, cinema, museums and other events to celebrate its place as the center of the continent’s culture.

Visit www.istanbul2010.org for more information about Istanbul as the European Capital of Culture 2010.