Turkey is full of history, from the Roman empire, to the Ottomans, to gaining its independence as its own country in 1923! One way to learn the stories of Turkey throughout its history is by visiting some of its ancient ruins, and to help you plan which ones to visit, here is a list of the best ancient ruins to visit while on an expedition to Turkey!
Traveling to Turkey soon? You’ve made a great choice! Turkey is a wonderful destination offering a vast variety of experiences and beautiful landscapes for all travelers. With your flights booked and visa approved, your next daunting task awaits... packing. Wondering what exactly to pack? Don’t worry- we have curated all of the travel tips and have released the perfect Turkey packing list covering all the necessities from clothing, technology, and accessories: (This should be exciting, not stressful!)
If you love multicultural history, you will love Turkey. Home to 80 million inhabitants, Turkey is what I would call a dynamic country, with an array of historical places and archaeological excavation sites. The country is full of contrasts, and best known for its Ottoman mosques and palaces, its fairy tale-like Cappadocia to Classical cities like Ephesus in the Turkish Aegean. Here is my list of iconic places to visit while in Turkey:
