{"id":24233,"date":"2019-08-30T15:40:13","date_gmt":"2019-08-30T14:40:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/?p=24233"},"modified":"2020-06-01T19:32:15","modified_gmt":"2020-06-01T18:32:15","slug":"turkey-ancient-cities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/turkey-ancient-cities\/","title":{"rendered":"Ancient Cities in Turkey That You Can&#8217;t-Miss"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>This story was created in partnership with: <\/em><strong><a href=\"\/fez-travel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Fez Travel\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<p>Turkey has borne witness to some of history\u2019s greatest moments, and the remains of these events still linger today. The land has been home to Alexander the Great, Constantine the Great, and the once-mighty Ottoman Empire. Landmarks have been warred over, once-significant sites levelled, rebuilt and repurposed, and nowadays a walk through a city like Istanbul feels as if you\u2019re exploring one of the world\u2019s most unique open-air museums.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If old-world style and historical diversity stir something special inside you, then it\u2019s time to embrace your inner archaeologist and join a tour that can deliver you to our favourite ancient cities in Turkey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep reading and discover which cities are worth their weight in history books and we promise your trip will transform from something great to something unforgettable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><a href=\"#Istanbul\">Istanbul<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Ephesus\">Ephesus<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Hierapolis\">Hierapolis<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Konya\">Konya<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Kaymakli-Underground-City\"> Kaymakli Underground City<a\/><\/li><li><a href=\"#Ankara\">Ankara<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Istanbul\">Istanbul<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s get the most obvious pick out of the way first, but definitely, don\u2019t equate this with me dismissing its importance! I recently visited Istanbul and found myself completely swept up in its warm, yet reserved energy &#8212; something I think only happens to a city after centuries of diverse development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll hear lots of people tell you that the city is an intriguing combination of old and new, and it\u2019s true. Stand on one of the city\u2019s three bridges, which straddle the space between Europe and Asia, and you\u2019ll see staggeringly-tall, glassy skyscrapers on one side, and a modest presentation of mosques and wooden buildings on the other.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" data-src=\"\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/hagiasophia-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-24236 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/hagiasophia-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/hagiasophia-900x599.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/hagiasophia-434x289.jpg 434w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/hagiasophia-868x578.jpg 868w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/hagiasophia.jpg 1080w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/682;\" \/><figcaption>Views from Istanbul, Turkey | <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/lciwYx5XVOk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">\u00a9 Michael Parulava\/Unsplash<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The city has stood for more than 2,500 years at the centre of conflict between religions, cultures, natural disasters and imperial world powers. But through it all, Istanbul has come back&#8211;albeit as a new iteration&#8211;over and over again. Despite what works out to be centuries of building and rebuilding, the city\u2019s main historical landmarks have remained mostly preserved in recent times. In a single (but busy) morning, it\u2019s possible to visit some of the country\u2019s most significant landmarks: Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, Basilica Cistern and of course, the Grand Bazaar. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For the most part, all of these sites are within walking distance of one another: in fact, Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque are more or less directly across from one another. I found myself most impressed by Hagia Sophia, a magnificent cathedral with architectural features that were unlike anything I had seen in all my travels before. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-src=\"\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/hagiasophiainterior-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-24237 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/hagiasophiainterior-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/hagiasophiainterior-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/hagiasophiainterior-434x289.jpg 434w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/hagiasophiainterior-868x579.jpg 868w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/hagiasophiainterior.jpg 1080w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/683;\" \/><figcaption>Inside the magnificent Hagia Sophia  <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/@kaito_murataliev?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">| \u00a9 Kairat Murataliev\/Unsplash<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>It was originally built as a Christian basilica for the Greek Orthodox Christian Church almost 1,500 years ago. The building was eventually converted into a mosque by the Ottomans (who added spectacularly sized medallions in its four corners) before being designated as a museum in 1935. Nowadays, some Islamic religious leaders in Turkey would like to see Hagia Sophia reopened as a mosque, which is the cause of much debate in the country. Currently, though, it remains open to tourists! <\/p>\n\n\n<div>\r\n<hr style=\"width: 100px; height: 2px; border: 0; background-color: #222; margin-left: 0; opacity: 1\" >\r\n<p style=\"margin-top: 1em;\"><em>See Also: <\/em><strong><a href=\"\/days-to-come\/the-best-street-food-in-istanbul-10-dishes-you-need-to-try\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Best Street Food in Istanbul: 10 Dishes You Need to Try<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<hr style=\"width: 100px; height: 2px; border: 0; background-color: #222; margin-left: 0; opacity: 1\" ><\/div>\n\n\n<p>And as I mentioned before, other ancient sites worth your time in Istanbul include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>The Blue Mosque&nbsp;<\/strong>rests on the former foundations of the Grand Palace, this iconic structure dominates the city\u2019s skyline. It continues to function as a mosque. Time your visit around its specific visiting hours and be sure to respect the rules during your exploration of the grounds (ladies, don your head scarfs and everyone: remove your shoes before entering).&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>The Grand Bazaar<\/strong> &#8212; one of the oldest and largest covered markets in the world &#8212; is teeming with trinkets, snacks and tea stalls. Its winding alleys are the perfect place to get lost in! As many as 400,000 people visit the Grand Bazaar daily. If you\u2019re keen to bargain for your souvenirs, consider visiting as soon as it opens. Vendors consider it a sign of good luck to make a sale a fast as possible upon opening so they may be more keen to haggle with you. <\/li><li><strong>Basilica Cistern<\/strong> is the largest of several hundred ancient underground reservoirs below the city of Istanbul. This famous cistern boasts both ancient Greek and Byzantine architectural features and is capable of storing up to 100,000 tons of fresh water. Two things about the Basilica Cistern are particularly impressive: the sheer size of the underground reservoir and the symmetry of its columns. Despite the water being temporarily drained during our visit, the place still provided a feeling of instant transportation to the past and was particularly enjoyable thanks to its cooler temperature on that hot summer day. <\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Ephesus\">Ephesus<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Legend has it that the Ancient City of Ephesus was founded twice. Once by Ionians (AKA ancient Greeks), but the original founders of this marvel were a tribe of Amazon warriors. The city has been inhabited since the end of the Bronze Age and has changed throughout the years in response to the whims of various rulers and peoples.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At one point in time, Ephesus was one of the wealthiest and most important cities in the Mediterranean, and when you visit, you can more or less imagine its significance. Nowadays a visit to this ancient city will allow you to see the ruins of the Temple of Artemis, a sacred site believed to have been built around 550 BCE in dedication to a local form of the Greek goddess Artemis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"771\" data-src=\"\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/jennifer-martin-libraryofcelso-ephesus-1024x771.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-24242 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/jennifer-martin-libraryofcelso-ephesus-1024x771.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/jennifer-martin-libraryofcelso-ephesus-900x678.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/jennifer-martin-libraryofcelso-ephesus-434x327.jpg 434w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/jennifer-martin-libraryofcelso-ephesus-868x653.jpg 868w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/jennifer-martin-libraryofcelso-ephesus.jpg 1080w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/771;\" \/><figcaption>Upclose views of the Celsus Library <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/@jemchicarock\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">|&nbsp;\u00a9 Jennifer Martin\/Unsplash <\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also visit the impressive ruins of the Celsus Library, built in honour of the Roman Senator Tiberius Julius Celsus Polemaeanus, or the Basilica of St. John and the Church of Mary. However, perhaps one of the most impressive sights to behold is that of the Cave of the Seven Sleepers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As the legend says, seven men who were being persecuted for their Christian faith retreated to these caves rather than renounce their religion. They supposedly began to pray, and during their prayers fell into a deep sleep that lasted more than a hundred years. When they awoke, the persecution of Christians in the area had ended, and their long slumber was declared a miracle that proved the possibility of resurrection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Today the site itself is quite impressive and provides an immersive feeling thanks to how well-preserved the shapes are. The large cave, with a ceiling as high as many regular churches, has been lined with brick masonry to form a church. There are arch niches on the sides and a rounded apse in the back. The burial places of the sleepers in the floor are now open, empty holes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are indeed interested in Turkey\u2019s history, Ephesus is more or less one of the most essential cities to visit on your trip.<\/p>\n\n\n<div>\r\n<hr style=\"width: 100px; height: 2px; border: 0; background-color: #222; margin-left: 0; opacity: 1\" >\r\n<p><em>Travel to: <\/em><strong><a href=\"\/o\/fez-travel\/turkey\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Turkey with Fez Travel <\/a><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<hr style=\"width: 100px; height: 2px; border: 0; background-color: #222; margin-left: 0; opacity: 1\" ><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Hierapolis\">Hierapolis<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>People from all over have been flocking to Hierapolis to harness the legendary \u201chealing\u201d waters from its nearby springs since the city was more or less first founded. In fact, at one point in time, the Hierapolis was considered a healing centre by local doctors who used the thermal springs as a treatment for their patients. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nowadays travellers can explore the ruins of the baths, temples and other Greek monuments for themselves. Perhaps one of the most impressive ruins are the former theatre, so well preserved that it\u2019s still used today! You can also swim in the sacred pools yourself and trust us when we say that swimming in a UNSECO protected site really makes for a memorable experience. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you consider that there\u2019s also the Temple of Apollo and the Necropolis to visit, it&#8217;s surprising that many travellers opt to skip Hierapolis altogether in favour of more famous places. But if you join a tour like this one with Fez Travel, you won\u2019t be required to make any tough decisions because you have the opportunity to see it all! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Konya\">Konya <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Konya is one of Turkey&#8217;s oldest inhabited cities and one that has played an important role thanks to its central position along the famous Silk Road trade route. The city was the final home of Rumi, a famous 13th-century Persian poet, faqih, Islamic scholar, theologian, and Sufi mystic whose influence extended far beyond the borders of Konya and even Turkey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pay a visit to Mevlana Museum, the tomb of Rumi, which functions partially as a shrine to the poet and a museum about the city as a whole. You\u2019ll have a chance to see artefacts that are more than seven centuries old and gain a detailed understanding of how life used to be in Konya. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"429\" data-src=\"\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/konyaculturecenter-1024x429.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-24243 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/konyaculturecenter-1024x429.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/konyaculturecenter-900x377.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/konyaculturecenter-434x182.jpg 434w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/konyaculturecenter-868x363.jpg 868w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/konyaculturecenter.jpg 1080w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/429;\" \/><figcaption>The Whirling Dervishes ceremony in Konya <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/@hulkiokantabak\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">|&nbsp;\u00a9 Hulki Okan Tabak<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Try to see the Whirling Dervishes as performed by the Mevlevi Order &#8212; a Sufi order established in 1273 &#8212; their mesmerizing live-dance is guaranteed to impress. And before you move on from Konya, be sure to stop by two of the city\u2019s most important religious sites: the Alaeddin and \u0130plik\u00e7i Mosques. Not only will you be impressed by their ancient architecture, but you\u2019ll also be exposed to a unique opportunity to experience a moment of local life as devout Muslims gather to practice their faith. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Kaymakli-Underground-City\">Kaymakli Underground City, Cappadocia<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019ve only ever seen Turkey in pictures, you\u2019ll likely recognize Cappadocia as the landscape dotted with colourful hot-air balloons. After all, it&#8217;s one of the most iconic sites in the entire country! But did you know there\u2019s an entire underground city just waiting to be explored? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These troglodyte cave-cities were excavated as early as Hittite times and expanded over the centuries as various pillaging armies travelled the area in search of treasures worth stealing. There are actually 36 underground cities in Cappadocia but the widest one is Kaymakli Underground City. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Currently, only 4 floors have been made available to the public, but the number of storage rooms in such a small area supports the idea that at least a few thousand people once called this underground city home. There\u2019s even a church inside this vast complex of caves!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Ankara\">Ankara <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>People commonly mistake Istanbul as the capital of Turkey when it is, in fact, Ankara, the country\u2019s centre for the performing arts, home to both the State Opera and Ballet and the Presidential Symphony Orchestra. It\u2019s unclear exactly when the first iteration of the city was founded, but archaeological evidence tells us that Ankara has served as a home to humans at least since the Stone Age. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-src=\"\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/ankara-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-24244 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/ankara-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/ankara-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/ankara-434x289.jpg 434w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/ankara-868x579.jpg 868w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/ankara.jpg 1080w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/683;\" \/><figcaption>See Turkey&#8217;s capital from all angles <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/@febiyanr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">|&nbsp;\u00a9 Febiyan\/Unsplash<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>While the city is an industrious one that gets distinctly less hype than Istanbul, Ankara remains a worthy stop on your trip thanks to its seamless integration of old and new. Several of Ankara\u2019s museums, which offer a complete panorama of Anatolian history, have been constructed in renovated Ottoman buildings. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The most significant of these is the Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, boasting a world-renowned collection of Hittite artefacts, and the Ethnographic Museum dedicated to explaining Turkish history, folklore, and art). The Atat\u00fcrk Mausoleum contains the Atat\u00fcrk Museum, which displays many of the former President\u2019s personal belongings and memorabilia. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Are you overwhelmed by the idea of how to safely and easily coordinate a trip that visits all of the cities we\u2019ve mentioned above? You can book the exact tour that delivers you to all these places right now and you\u2019ll enjoy a trip that prioritizes historic explorations and authentic cultural experiences. <a href=\"\/t\/94148\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"See the full itinerary now (opens in a new tab)\">See the full itinerary now<\/a>!<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>From Istanbul to Ankara, history springs to life everywhere in Turkey. 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