- Kalkan
With many historical sites and beautiful beaches, Kalkan is an important tourist spot in Turkey.
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2. Butterfly Valley
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3. Cappadocia
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Hot air ballooning in the national park of Cappadocia. Every morning a hundred or more balloons lift off at sunrise, sailing over the remarkable landscapes of central Turkey.
4. Istanbul
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Istanbul is a major city in Turkey that straddles Europe and Asia across the Bosphorus Strait. Its Old City reflects cultural influences of the many empires that once ruled here. In the Sultanahmet district, the open-air, Roman-era Hippodrome was for centuries the site of chariot races, and Egyptian obelisks also remain. The iconic Byzantine Hagia Sophia features a soaring 6th-century dome and rare Christian mosaics.
5. Ölüdeniz
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Fethiye near the Aegean Sea is a beautiful spot for summer and also, paragliding in Ölüdeniz is spectacular. You can find many experienced pilots on Google for your paragliding flight.
6. İzmir
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İzmir, once called Smyrna, was center of ancient Mediterranean’s commercial activities. The city had lived from Ionians to Roman Empire to Ottoman Empire. Many ruins from ancient Greece attract thousands of tourists every year.
7. Assos
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Assos is where once Aristotle founded his Academy and became the chief of philosophers focused on zoology and biology. Near the Aegean Sea, this historically rich town is very Instagram-worthy.
8. Trabzon
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One of the northern cities of Turkey, Trabzon near Black Sea is a green wonder. With its endless green forest, this city is also home to Soumela Monestry, a Greek Orthodox monestry dedicated to Virgin Mary, built in 386 AD.
9. Köprüçay Canyon
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The canyon is located in the historical Eurymedon valley called “Wisdom Valley” . Eurymedon means “beautiful flowing water” in ancient Greek. The Eurymedon war between the Greeks and the Persians is said to be a naval war in Köprüçay in 467 B.C.
10. Manavgat Waterfall
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Manavgat Waterfall, located in Antalya, ranks first among the rafting addresses of Turkey. It is suitable for different difficulty levels with its flow rate rising and falling in some places. If you are not a rafting enthusiast, enjoy being in the middle of nature and listen to the sound of this amazing waterfall. Best way of pleasure.