Top 6 Cities Of Turkey You Must Visit And Explore

Turkey is one of the most visited and famous destinations to travel. Located between two continents of Europe and Asia, Turkey is a hub of cultures. With offerings suiting every travel fanatic, Turkey has a beautiful melange of rich history, sparkling blue waters, ancient monuments, and historical ruins. Below is a list of the top 6 cities you should definitely visit to have a great time in Turkey.

• Istanbul

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Istanbul also called Constantinople in the olden times, is the largest city of Turkey. One of the well-known cities of Turkey, Istanbul is a city of rich history. In every place you visit, you can encounter the rich past of various civilizations and empires like the Byzantine and Ottoman Empires. On your visit, don’t forget to discover historical buildings like the Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace and Blue Mosque.

• Antalya

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Antalya is the city of beaches. Apart from the beautiful beaches, in Antalya, you can explore the old neighbourhood of Kaleici, Duden waterfalls, and the Archaeological museums. Antalya offers a variety of things for everyone to do. Aspendos and the central old town is a lovely place to walk around and absorb the history of the place. If you are in the mood to explore the waters, take a cruise or a boat ride along the Mediterranean coastline to enjoy the best views and blue waters. 

• Fethiye

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A harbour front town, Fethiye is one of the best places in Turkey. Situated on the lush coastline, Fethiye offers a great place to tour the country side. It is also where you will find sarcophagus on the streets, making it the only place in the world to see them. Known for its exotic turquoise waters, you can do water activities like boating or paragliding. They offer many one-day or multi-day yacht tours, which you could take to elevate your experience.

• Izmir

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Izmir has a different outlook from the rest of Turkey. In Izmir, you will find a lot of locals whose history goes back to time which is different when you visit Istanbul. Konak, the old part of Izmir has many landmarks like the clock tower.  With 8000 years of rich history which can be seen in the various archaeological sites, you can also enjoy great food and beverage options.

• Konya

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Konya is a city in Central Anatolia in Turkey.  As compared to the other cities, Konya is a conservative place. Konya is famous for Konya is where you can find the tomb of Jelaleddin Rumi in the Mevlana Museum. Known to his followers as Rumi, he was a Muslim poet and a spiritual thinker in between the years 1207 -1273. You can also find a range of arts and antiques displayed at the museum.

• Bursa

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Bursa was a former Ottoman capital and is considered as the most important historical city in the whole of Turkey. In 2014 the UNESCO Worl Heritage site council included Bursa and the Cumalikizk village in their list. Bursa is a winter and well as a summer destination. During the summers, you can explore the place with the cable car and in the winters Uludag becomes a perfect ski destination for winter sports activities.

Turkey is a melting point of various offerings. Starting from the history which revolves around the Ottomans, Romans and the Byzantines to picturesque waters, Turkey is a magical place that needs to be explored. Apart from the landscapes, Turkey offers great Food & Beverage offerings that are famous around the globe. The mezze platters, doner kebabs, Turkish coffee and the famous Baklava is something that you need to try. So head on, explore this magnificent country and be ready to be mesmerized. For great deals on your flight bookings, log on to EaseMyTrip so grab the best deals at the best prices.