Destination
Turkey
Istanbul where two continents meet, Cappadocia's balloon-filled skies, turquoise coasts and ancient ruins, and legendary bazaar and food culture.
Where to go
What's on in Turkey
Latest Turkey guides
restaurant Scappi: Where to Eat in Izmir
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attraction Gülhane Park: Istanbul Travel Guide (4.7★)
Gülhane Park in Istanbul's Fatih district, right outside Topkapı Palace's outer walls, is open 24 hours and free to enter, making it an easy add-on before or after the palace. 4.7★ (69,188 reviews) — what visitors say, hours, and tips.
attraction Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque: Istanbul Travel Guide (4.8★)
Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque sits in Istanbul's Sultanahmet district, and it's open 24 hours daily, though prayer times restrict tourist access to certain windows. 4.8★ (135,056 reviews) — what visitors say, hours, and tips.
attraction Istanbul Archaeological Museums: Travel Guide (4.6★)
The Istanbul Archaeological Museums sit in Cankurtaran, tucked into the outer gardens of Topkapı Palace in Fatih, and are open daily from 9am to 9pm. 4.6★ (21,376 reviews) — what visitors say, hours, and tips.
attraction Ankara Painting and Sculpture Museum: Travel Guide (4.7★)
The Ankara Painting and Sculpture Museum, tucked into the Hacettepe district near Ulus, is Turkey's oldest state collection of modern art, open daily except Monday from 9am to 5:30pm. 4.7★ (3,768 reviews) — what visitors say, hours, and tips.
attraction Basilica of Saint John: Selcuk Travel Guide (4.7★)
The Basilica of Saint John in Selcuk sits on Ayasuluk Hill above the town center, open daily 8am–6pm. 4.7★ (3,057 reviews) — what visitors say, hours, and tips.
attraction Kuğulu Park: Ankara Travel Guide (4.5★)
Kuğulu Park is a small, leafy square in the heart of Çankaya where swans and ducks glide across a central pond ringed by walking paths and tea gardens. 4.5★ (27,526 reviews) — what visitors say, hours, and tips.
attraction Kordon Alsancak İzmir: Izmir Travel Guide (4.5★)
Kordon in Alsancak is Izmir's long waterfront promenade along the Gulf of Izmir — free, open 24 hours, and best walked in the early morning (7–10am weekdays, 7–11am weekends) before the crowds and café crowds arrive. 4.5★ (26,875 reviews) — what visitors say, hours, and tips.
attraction Lower Duden Waterfalls: Antalya Travel Guide (4.7★)
Lower Duden Waterfalls sits where the Duden River drops straight off a cliff into the Mediterranean, just east of Antalya near Lara Beach. 4.7★ (32,603 reviews) — what visitors say, hours, and tips.
attraction Rose Valley: Cappadocia Travel Guide (4.7★)
Rose Valley (Gül Vadisi) is a hiking valley just north of Göreme, best known for pink-and-white rock formations that glow deep rose at sunset. 4.7★ (2,017 reviews) — what visitors say, hours, and tips.
attraction Mustafa Kemal Atatürk Monument: Alanya Travel Guide (4.7★)
The Atatürk Monument sits on Ahmet Tokuş Boulevard in Alanya's Güller Pınarı area, right along the seafront promenade, and it's open 24 hours with free access. 4.7★ (2,654 reviews) — what visitors say, hours, and tips.
attraction Kaş: Kas Travel Guide (4.8★)
Kaş is a whitewashed harbor town on Turkey's Turquoise Coast, built on a rocky peninsula facing the Greek island of Meis (Kastellorizo). 4.8★ (207 reviews) — what visitors say, hours, and tips.
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Turkey travel essentials
Visa & entry, getting around, money, best time to visit, and emergency numbers — with official sources.
Best time to visit Turkey
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Turkey eSIM & staying connected
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