Best places: Historic sites in Turkey

Remarkably well-preserved Roman theater, still used for open-air performances & film screenings.

👍👍 Gorgeous location for off the beaten path wanderings. Beautiful drive to and from. If you see a tour bus, it's very easy to avoid the tourists. They head straight for the upper agora and then leave. Maps are in Turkiah, English and Dutch. Descriptions are in Turkish and English. Lots of local f...

Ornate Medieval madrassa school now housing a striking collection of manuscripts, rugs & tiles.

Reconstructed ancient city dating back to the 3rd century BC with excavations still taking place.

Place of worship dating from the 13th century & featuring 6 domes & a 38m-high fluted minaret.

👍👍 One of the best places I've ever been. It is a little bit out of the way for most travelers, but this is easily one of the best ancient sites in the country to visit and it is underrated. I consider it a hidden gem. The stadium is massive and gorgeous and in great condition considering its age, the...

Remains of an ancient city dating to the early Iron Age, with a marketplace, theater & temples.

First settled in the 7th century BC, this ancient city was famous for its role in slave trading.

👍 One of the most important touristic sites of izmir. There's no need to buy a ticket as this monument is part of an urban space. The plaza is so lively even at midnight. Also, there are various restaurants, cafes and pubs. Also, the ancient bazar is close by.

Structure linked with legend & once used as a lighthouse, housing a small museum & a restaurant.

Structure linked with legend & once used as a lighthouse, housing a small museum & a restaurant.

Stone bridge with 10 arches, dating from the 11th century, popular for strolls & with cafes nearby.

Fragmentary remains of a massive Greek temple to Apollo, once the site of an important oracle.

Formerly a medrese, this historic building features local Artuklu architecture & is open for tours.

This 14th-century madrasa now houses a museum with exhibits on culture & Turkish-Islamic art.

17th-century palace with dungeons, harems & a mosque built in Seljuk, Ottoman & Persian styles.

👍👍 Those who love history, going to love the place. My only advice would be - do your research about the places before going to Perge. Go to Archeology Museum first! Find information on YouTube, Google and only then go to Perge! Otherwise is going to be just a historical remains.. once you know the his...

👍👍 Worth the visit, if you like history and exploration you’ll need good 3-4 hours maybe 6. You just don’t want to leave. If you don’t care much, you can walk it in 1-2 hours. More than 4000 years of history here! The river divides Türkiye of Armenia

👍👍 150 steps up and you are there! The place is wonderful! The landscape is too good with a river rather flowing nonchalantly! The view from the top is extremely beautiful. As like other places in Turkey, this too has got rich history to talk about and if you have got a good guide and interest, you are...

👍👍 A beautiful view from up the bridge, to the mountains.. also beautiful bridge… but too touristic.