With centuries of history, Türkiye is a cradle of civilizations. Discover our many museums & ancient cities. The open-air museum of Türkiye awaits you.
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Where would the map take you next? 🗺️✨
Maybe it’s Sümela Monastery in Trabzon! Set into a mountainside and surrounded by forest, this historic monastery is one of those places that makes you want to see it for yourself. 🏛️🌿
A UNESCO Tentative List site with a story worth discovering, Sümela can be a memorable stop on your next trip.📍
(Sümela Monastery, Trabzon)
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Interested in traditional fashion? Paşaoğlu Mansion Ethnography Museum is full of colourful clothing, accessories and jewellery to catch your eye! 👀🧵
Colourful fabrics, carefully made details and different accessories show the variety of clothing and styles.
Which detail caught your eye first? ✨
(Paşaoğlu Mansion Ethnography Museum, Ordu)
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How about exploring a place where history lies beneath the water? 🌊🔎
The Underwater Basilica of İznik offers a fascinating way to discover the area's past. Along with the archaeological finds connected to the site, it adds another interesting chapter to İznik's centuries-old history. 🏛️🫧
See the Underwater Basilica for yourself and discover the history hidden beneath the surface. ✨
(The Underwater Basilica of İznik, Bursa)
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“Everybody needs beauty as well as bread, places to play in and pray in, where Nature may heal and cheer and give strength to body and soul alike.”
―John Muir
Stratonikeia Ancient City shows why places matter beyond shelter and survival. Across centuries, people have lived, gathered, reflected and found beauty here, and that human rhythm still continues today. ⏳
Listed on Türkiye’s UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List, Stratonikeia invites you to discover how much a place can give back when life and beauty remain side by side. ✨
(Stratonikeia Ancient City, Muğla)
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What if your next getaway came with a view like this? 🌊🏛️
At Assos, as you walk through the theatre and along the ancient city walls, the blue sea and the changing colours of the sky follow you along the way. It’s the kind of place that makes you want to slow down, take in the view and stay a little longer. ✨
Let Assos be a stop on your next Aegean getaway, where a walk comes with a sea view at every turn. 🗺️
(Assos Archaeological Site, Çanakkale)
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“When someone accidentally knocks on my door at 8 AM on a weekend.”
(Gaziantep Zeugma Mosaic Museum, Gaziantep)
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From one end of Türkiye to the other, there's a castle waiting to be explored! 🏰🌿
From rocky hilltops to coastal settings, these historic castles each have their own story to tell. With centuries of history, impressive architecture and spectacular surroundings, there's plenty to get excited about. 🌊🏞️
Swipe through to discover these castles and tell us which one you'd love to visit first!
(Van Castle, Van)
(Beçin Castle, Muğla)
(Maiden's Castle, Mersin)
(Kahta Castle, Adıyaman)
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Long before Halloween, ancient artists were already giving stone faces a dramatic presence. 🎃🎭
Wide eyes, open mouths and striking features make these carved faces impossible to pass without taking a second look. Crafted nearly two thousand years ago, they still have the power to make us pause and wonder what these expressions were meant to convey.
What do you think these faces were trying to say? 👀
(Aphrodisias, Aydın)
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Have you ever walked through an ancient city where green hills meet the sea? 🌊🌿
Set along the Black Sea coast, the ancient walls of Tios wind naturally through the landscape. Preserving its original ancient layout in the middle of nature, it offers a peaceful walk surrounded by history and open-sea views.
Don’t forget to add this peaceful piece of history to your travel list. 🏛️
(Tios Archaeological Site, Zonguldak)
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On 29 October, Türkiye proudly celebrates the 103rd anniversary of the Republic.
Following the struggle for independence, the Republic was forged through resilience, unity, and a shared vision for the nation’s future. Today, museums across Türkiye keep the memory of this period alive, carrying its heritage forward to future generations.
Step into these landmarks to discover stories from the years leading to the founding of the Republic.
Happy Republic Day!
(Gazi Museum, Samsun)
(Sivas Atatürk and Congress Museum, Sivas)
(Western Front Headquarters Museum, Konya)
(İzmir Atatürk Museum, İzmir)
(Museum of the War and Independence, Ankara)
(Museum of the Republic, Ankara)
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Imagine walking among stone monuments that have stood for centuries, each with details worth a closer look. 🏛️
At Ahlat Seljuk Cemetery, towering headstones feature intricate inscriptions, floral motifs and geometric patterns. Look a little closer, and these details offer a connection to the people who lived in medieval Anatolia and the stories they left behind.
Recognised on UNESCO’s World Heritage Tentative List as part of Ahlat’s wider historic settlement, this is a meaningful stop for anyone exploring Bitlis and the history of eastern Türkiye. 🗺️
(Ahlat Seljuk Cemetery, Bitlis)
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We’ve planned a travel route for you: Pergamon Acropolis, Asklepion of Pergamon, and Bergama Museum. 🗺️
Start by exploring the city and its different parts, then head to the museum to take a closer look at the artifacts and learn more about life here.📍
If you’re stopping by İzmir, don’t forget to add these places to your travel plans.
(Pergamon Acropolis, İzmir)
(Asklepion of Pergamon, İzmir)
(İzmir Bergama Museum, İzmir)
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"You woke up realizing you’ve snoozed your Monday alarm 20 times."
(Adana Archaeology Museum, Adana)
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Looking for a different kind of weekend plan? ✨
It is easy to turn a short trip into a journey through the Hittite world. You can begin at the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Hattusha, then make your way to Alacahöyük and the Boğazköy Museum to discover ancient sphinxes, sculptures, and other Hittite artifacts.
This fascinating route through Hittite history is waiting for you in Çorum. 🏛️
(Hattusha, Çorum)
(Boğazköy Museum, Çorum)
(Alacahöyük Museum and Archaeological Site, Çorum)
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How about a trip to the ancient Lycian lands? 🌊
Simena Archaeological Site, included in Türkiye’s UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List, brings together nature, history, and the shore.
If this sounds like the ideal getaway, save this post for your next travel plan. 🗺️
(Simena Archaeological Site, Antalya)
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Expressing who you are through what you wear is definitely not a modern invention. ✨
For Tyche, goddess of fortune, it was all in the details: a crown of leaves and flowers, flowing robes, and a horn of plenty cradled in her arm, all symbols of abundance. Nearly two thousand years ago, before our daily outfit dilemmas, she was already letting her look do the talking.
Catch this masterclass in personal style on your next visit to the İstanbul Archaeological Museums. 🏛️
(İstanbul Archaeological Museums, İstanbul)
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Göbeklitepe is just the beginning of what awaits in Şanlıurfa. 🏺✨
Beyond its monumental stone pillars, the city is packed with extraordinary historical landmarks, from world-class mosaic and archaeology museums to archaeological sites and storied historic courtyards. Every stop adds another layer to an already unforgettable itinerary.
Explore our complete guide below and plan your route. 🗺️
(Göbeklitepe, Şanlıurfa)
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