7 magical destinations you must visit in Turkey

One of the best tourist destinations in the world

Turkey is a country full of magic and fun, as well as one of the cradles of civilization, since the well-known "Fertile Crescent" passes through this area, where our humanity would take its first steps.

Knowing Turkey knows places full of history, natural wonders, inexplicable mysteries, and a country that is between Asia and Europe; like the city of Istanbul, which is the only city in the world that is located between two continents.

Travel to Turkey: 7 wonderful destinations that you should know

1. Istanbul

The city of Istanbul is the most populous in all of Europe, and one of the most important in the world.

It was the former capital of the Eastern Roman Empire, known as Byzantium and later Constantinople, when it was taken over by the Ottomans.

Walking through its streets knows its history, and that of a good part of the world.

Some of the greatest attractions that can be enjoyed in this city:

• The Golden Horn: It is the mouth of the Bosphorus River in the Sea of Marmara, known in ancient times as the Sea of Asia Minor; a place that separates the European from the Asian side of the city, and on whose bridges, you can enjoy some of the best views of Istanbul.

• Hagia Sophia: Today it functions as one of the most important mosques in Turkey, and is considered the symbol of the city of Istanbul. This religious temple stands out for its architecture and is considered by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.

• The Blue Mosque: It is one of the most impressive monuments in Istanbul; with its imposing dome on the outside, which inside contains about 20,000 tiles, which once touched by the sun, create a play of colors where blue predominates, giving this wonderful mosque a colorful seal.

• Topkapi Palace: Today it functions as the city's archaeological museum, but in the Ottoman imperial era, the Topkapi Palace was the residence of the sultans, this happened from 1465 to 1856. Among its halls, "El Tesoro" stands out., an ideal space to discover the most impressive pieces of the sultan's collection, such as the 88-carat diamond that belonged to Napoleon Bonaparte's mother.

• Istanbul Bazaar : Also known as The Grand Bazaar, its name refers to a reality of this huge establishment, it is one of the largest and most important bazaars in the world. Every day, more than 400,000 people visit the stores of this bazaar, which in addition to food, offers jewelry, gold and silver pieces, rugs, clothing, and much more.

2. Cappadocia

Cappadocia is a region of Turkey where several ancient civilizations settled; In addition to this, it has geographical formations that are unique in the world.

One of these unique areas of Cappadocia is the region of the valleys that we will describe below.

The valley of the roses and the red valley, which due to the combination of the coloration of the earth and sunlight, create pink and red tints on the valley.

You can also visit the Valley of the Monks, the place where the "fairy chimneys" are located, those stone formations that recall the houses of fairies, goblins, or a hermitage where a monk would live.

The Valley of Love, and its huge stone pillars; and the valley of the imagination, with stones that have curious formations that could remind you of things or animals.

One of the main attractions of Cappadocia is its balloon rides above the open-air museum of Goreme.

The trips take place at sunrise, so you can enjoy the sunrise from the heights of Cappadocia, in one of the most incredible and magical trips that can be done in Turkey.

3. Museum of Anatolian Civilizations

The capital of Turkey is the city of Ankara, a city where you can visit another of its great tourist attractions, the best history museum in the entire country.

This museum has a vast collection of archaeological remains from the most important civilizations in the history of this region: the Hittites, the Phrygians and the Lydians.

Some things you can find are: pieces related to religious aspects, military equipment, ceremonial monuments or the tomb of King Midas.

5. Pamukkale, the Cotton Castle

If we saw the Pamukkale region in the distance, or if we only saw a photo, we would think that it is a landscape in the polar regions or some very cold place, however, the whiteness of these places is due to the chemical changes that take place they give between the water and the minerals of this region.

There are several terraces with some natural pools, which are located on a hill about 160 meters high.

Some of these pools are closed to the public for their conservation, but the ones you can visit will leave you with an unforgettable experience.

6. Gobekli Tepe

For about fifty years, Gobekli Tepe has been one of the most mysterious archaeological sites in the world.

Its mystery lies in the fact that it is a mega construction, with pillars over 12 meters high, which are located in a point that was not inhabited and that everything seems to indicate, it was the oldest religious and ceremonial site in The humanity.

Archeology indicates a dating of approximately 12,000 years for this temple, which is a mystery, since it precedes the time of 10,000 years in which the sedentarization of human beings took place.

Many visitors who have come to Gobekli Tepe recommend this visit, some have come to compare this experience with a visit to the mythical city of Petra or the impressive pyramids of Egypt.

To get a more complete experience of this place, it is recommended to include a visit to the nearby Saliurfa museum, since both places complement each other.

7. Turkey Beaches

Not everything in Turkey is history, archeology and ancient cultures, in this country you can also enjoy some of the best coasts in the world.

One of the main beach tourist spots in Turkey is Bodrum, a place where you can take a dip in the sea, relax on the beach, stay in a luxury resort, or take a yacht ride to discover the most luxurious places on this Turkish coast.

If you want to relax on a beach with crystal clear waters, white sands and an old town with houses from the 18th and 19th centuries, Antalya's beaches are for you. Having the option to observe the Düden waterfalls that fall into the sea.

The renowned Cleopatra beach in the Alanya area is another tourist location in Turkey that you cannot miss.

With its three kilometers of beach and turquoise waters, this tourist destination is one of the jewels of the Turkish coast par excellence.

We hope that this small travel guide on Turkey will help you to get to know one of the best tourist destinations in the world.