Things to do in Turkey, Turkey: The Best Historic Walking Areas

April 6, 2022 Jacquiline Delozier

Turkey (Turkish: Türkiye [ˈtyɾcije]), officially the Republic of Turkey (Turkish: Türkiye Cumhuriyeti [ˈtyɾcije d͡ʒumˈhuɾijeti] ( listen)), is a transcontinental country in Eurasia, mainly in Anatolia in Western Asia, with a smaller portion on the Balkan peninsula in Southeast Europe. Turkey is bordered by eight countries with Greece and Bulgaria to the northwest; Georgia to the northeast; Armenia, the Azerbaijan and Iran to the east; and Iraq and Syria to the south. The country is encircled by seas on three sides with the Aegean Sea to the west, the Black Sea to the north, and the Mediterranean Sea to the south. The Bosphorus, the Sea of Marmara, and the Dardanelles, which together form the Turkish Straits, divide Thrace and Anatolia and separate Europe and Asia. Ankara is the capital while Istanbul is the country's largest city and main cultural and commercial centre, classified as a leading global city.
Restaurants in Turkey

1. Karahantepe

Sanliurfa Turkey +90 414 313 15 88
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Karahantepe

2. Goreme National Park

Goreme 50180 Turkey +90 384 271 3545 http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/357
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Goreme National Park

Reviewed By localfoodiebih - Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina

We visited Goreme in Oktober 2019. It was part of our honeymoon trip and we are still sad because we didnt spent at least couple days more at this magical place. We have heard about is before we came, we saw photos and videos, but believe me you cannot describe how beautiful this place is. It is perfect in September or October to visit since during the summer it is too hot. You can stay at cave hotels, visit open air museum, take one of the tours to visit couple more villages and underground cities and learn more about their tradition, culture and history of course. Prepare yourself to wake up early in the morning and visit Point of View place (ask locals) about directions and enjoy the view over the valley lighten by morning sun and hot air ballons.

3. Sandima Tarihi Turkmen Koyu

YalIkavak, Bodrum City Turkey
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Sandima Tarihi Turkmen Koyu

4. Ayasofya Camii

Soguk Cesme sokagI Ayasofya, Istanbul 34122 Turkey
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Ayasofya Camii

5. Kanuni Sultan Suleyman Turbesi

Suleymaniye Mah., Istanbul 34116 Turkey
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Kanuni Sultan Suleyman Turbesi

6. Gore Harabeleri

Nigde yolu 3 km., Gore 50110 Turkey +90 384 232 82 41
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Gore Harabeleri

1800 yıllardan kalma Gore Harabelerinde;Dugun yemekleri icin bugday dovdukleri dibek tası, yıkılan evlere nazire yaparcasına sapasaglam eski gunlerin ihtisamın yol kenarından yerle bir edilmis evleri izleyin. harabeye cevrilmis o guzelim tas evler ile aranıza giren yemyesil agacları daha fazla sevgiyle ama huzunle izleyeceksiniz.

7. Sultanahmet District

Istanbul 34122 Turkey
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Sultanahmet District

The old section of Istanbul where you can find many attractions including Topkapi Palace and the Blue Mosque.

Reviewed By ColinMc1951 - Stockton-on-Tees, United Kingdom

This area is the location of the most historic places and buildings in Istanbul. And all within walking distance of each other - the Blue Mosque, Aya Sophia, Topkapi Palace and a number of Sultans tombs (found at the side of Aya Sophia and entrance is free). The area has nice gardens to sit and rest and look around at the beauty of the buildings. It is truly an amazing area to explore. I have visited many times and consider Istanbul to be a safe place for tourists.

8. Pigeon Valley

Uchisar KasabasI Nevşehir Kapadokya, Goreme 50240 Turkey +90 532 449 57 02
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Pigeon Valley

Reviewed By travelingwithtw0kids - Ankara, Turkey

Very beautiful walk. Amazing surroundings. The signs should get some maintenance though. Many disappeared so sometimes we had difficulties finding our way.

9. Hacibektas

Nevsehir Turkey
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Hacibektas

10. Abraham's Path

Yuvacali, Turkey, Harran 63900 Turkey +90 533 747 18 50 [email protected] http://abrahampath.org
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Abraham's Path

Welcome to Abraham’s Path! Join us on a journey that links history and myth to living cultures and communities: traverse the semi-arid steppes, discover ancient shrines, and trade stories with local host families. The Path in Urfa consists of 170km, charted through semi-arid plateaus under bright open skies. The path is tailored to each visitor’s needs: come alone or in a group, stay one day or ten, choose challenging treks or leisurely walks.

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