City Guides in Turkey: Top Places

Düdensuyu Cave is a cave located in the İbradı district of Antalya. Altınbeşik Düdensuyu Cave was first discovered in 1966 during research conducted in the region regarding the Oymapınar Dam. It took its name from the Altınbeşik hill located above it.

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Bitlis Castle is located in the city center of Bitlis, on a steep rock formation where two streams converge. It is believed to have been built in 312 BC by Badlis, one of Alexander the Great's commanders, and the city is said to have taken its name from him. The castle walls are 2800 meters long, 56 meters high, and 7 meters wide. Although sources indicate that it once contained structures such as a khan palace, 300 houses, an inn, a mosque, and its minaret, today only the castle ruins remain. The castle is currently closed to visitors due to archaeological excavations, but its impressive fortifications can be admired from the outside.

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Deliklitaş, located in the Hacıbektaş district of Nevşehir, is a natural rock formation with significant importance in Alevi-Bektashi belief. It is believed that Hacı Bektaş Veli occasionally retreated to this cave, and there is a widespread belief that sinless people can pass through a hole in the cave easily, while sinners cannot. Deliklitaş is situated within the Hacıbektaş Çilehanesi, approximately 3 km from the district center.

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Eski Tarsus Evleri are historical houses in the Tarsus district of Mersin, reflecting 19th and 20th-century civil architecture. Constructed with stone, adobe, and wood, these houses typically feature lower floors used as storage and upper floors as living areas. High walls and courtyards are notable characteristics of Tarsus houses, some of which now operate as boutique hotels, cafes, and restaurants. The houses are within walking distance of Tarsus Museum (258 m), Ancient Road (181 m), and Tarsus Clock Tower (482 m). The nearest public transport is Tarsus train stop (775 m).

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Ballıca Cave is a small cave situated 6 km southeast of Pazar, Tokat Province, Turkey. The cave is 600 m southeast of the Ballıca village. Ballıca Cave is a fossil cave.

Ereğli Ferry Pier is located on Hürriyet Street in Ereğli Neighborhood, Karamürsel district of Kocaeli. Operated by Kocaeli Metropolitan Municipality, the pier offers transportation to Ereğli as part of the Hereke-Karamürsel sea services line. In 2026, an tender is planned for the renovation of the pier.

Beyazıt Gate is the main entrance gate of Istanbul University, located in the Fatih district. It was originally built in 1865 by French architect Bourgeois during the reign of Sultan Abdülaziz for the Ministry of War. The gate features the tughra of Sultan Abdülaziz and inscriptions written by calligrapher Mehmed Şefik Bey. It is within walking distance of the Grand Bazaar (281 m), Nuruosmaniye Mosque (319 m), and Çemberlitaş Column (411 m). The nearest public transport is the Beyazıt - Kapalı Çarşı tram stop (77 m).

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Taksim, located in the Beyoğlu district of Istanbul, is one of the city's most well-known areas and is considered the heart of modern Istanbul. Situated 70 meters from Taksim Square, this area is a major tourist and leisure district, notable for its restaurants, shops, and hotels. It is 72 meters from the Taksim funicular stop and is wheelchair accessible.

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