Top Cultural, Religious and Historic Sites in Turkey
- You may know the name of Troy best from the Brad Pitt film, however, the UNESCO World Heritage Site ruins of this ancient city are an incredible testament to Turkey’s former cultures, alongside other historic sites such as Pergamon and Ephesus.
- Emotionally charged Gallipoli Peninsula – site of ill-fated Allied landings during World War One – includes Lone Pine and ANZAC Cove, both important places of pilgrimage for many seeking to understand the current world order.
- Combine a history lesson with a little shopping at the Koza Han Silk Bazaar in Bursa, built in 1491 as a series of covered walkways around a central quad, and still a great place to grab a souvenir or enjoy a Turkish coffee.
- Discover the ancient ruins and hot springs at Pamukkale (ancient Hierapolis), where for thousands of years people have sought out the calcium-rich mineral springs.