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    Ishak Pasha Palace | © Myararat83 / WikiCommons

    FERIDE YALAV-HECKEROTH
    UPDATED: 30 APRIL 2017

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    Turkey’s list of historic sites is very long and includes iconic touristic
    attractions as well as the lesser-known wonders that are equally
    fascinating. Culture Trip takes a look at some epic places that locals
    know too well, and visitors are just beginning to discover.
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    Kayakoy

    Located near the Taurus Mountains, this abandoned village was originally built in
    the 1700s and populated by Greek Orthodox residents in the 20th century. Due to
    the population exchange between Greeks and Turks in 1923, the village became
    a ghost town where stunning architecture is waiting to be discovered.
    Kayaköy Mahallesi, Fethiye, Muğla, Turkey Discover
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    Kayaköy | © W McKelvie / WikiCommons

    Myra Necropolis

    These tombs cut right into the rock date back to the 4th century BCE and belong
    to the Lycian Empire. Once colored in bold shades of red, blue, purple, and
    yellow, they may have faded over time, but their striking aesthetic continues to
    attract visitors.

    Myra Necropolis, Gökyazı Mahallesi, Demre, Antalya, Turkey


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    Myra Necropolis | © Saffron Blaze / WikiCommons

    Manazan

    This vertical collection of small caves that are carved directly into the cliffs dates
    back to the Byzantine Empire and is a true architectural wonder. Even though
    people no longer inhabit these little rock cut apartments, locals from Taşkale have
    gotten much use out of the site as a storage facility.

    Manazan, Taşkale Köyü, Karaman Merkez, Karaman, Turkey


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    Manazan | © Daniel Phelps / Incirlik Air Base

    Termessos

    An ancient city that Alexander the Great didn’t think to conquer, Termessos is
    located near Antalya on a remote mountaintop, which helped to make it quite
    autonomous. After a bit of a steep hike, you’ll come across a large array of
    impressive stone ruins and exposed tombs. Also, make sure to visit the Museum
    of Antalya to see original reliefs from the site.

    Güllük Dağı Termessos Milli Parkı, Antalya, Turkey


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    Underwater ruins of Kekova Island

    Dating back to 2000 BCE, Simena was a sea-trading city belonging to the Lycian
    Empire that sank into the sea after many violent earthquakes. Nowadays, visitors
    arrive on boat tours to see the ruins, including a shipyard, buildings, houses, and
    tombs, through the clear waters.

    Kekova Adası, Demre, Antalya, Turkey

    Kekova Island | © Seynaeve / WikiCommons


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    Located on a small island off the coast of the Mersin Province, the Kızkalesi
    Fortress is the stuff of legends. The story goes that an Ottoman sultan built the
    castle in order to protect his daughter, but it also served as protection for
    Armenian kings from the pirates of the Mediterranean.

    Kızkalesi Fortress, Erdemli, Mersin Province, Turkey

    Kız Kalesi Fortress | © Daniel Phelps / Incirlik Air Base

    Ishak Pasha Palace

    A truly striking site in the middle of the hilly Turkish landscape, the Ishak Pasha
    Palace was built by members of the Pasha family between 1685 and 1784. After
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    being abandoned after the fall of the Ottoman Empire, the beautiful palace
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    managed to survive in its remote location.

    Ishak Pasha Palace, Yukarıtavla Köyü, Doğubeyazıt, Ağrı, Turkey

    Ishak Pasha Palace | © Christian Koehn / WikiCommons


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    Armenian Cathedral of the Holy Cross

    Built in the early 900s, the Armenian Cathedral of the Holy Cross is especially
    striking up close because of the beautiful bas-relief carvings all around its façade
    that depict stories from the Bible. The church, restored in 2005, now serves as a
    museum.

    Armenian Cathedral of the Holy Cross, Gevaş, Van, Turkey , +90 543 258 98 94

    Armenian Cathedral of the Holy Cross | © Mishukdero / WikiCommons

    Cathedral of Mren

    In a remote location near Turkey’s border with Armenia, the stunning Cathedral of
    Mren has managed to survive for over a thousand years. The church, built
    sometime in the 600s, is composed of red and black masonry bricks with
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    Cathedral of Mren, Near Kilittaşı Köyü, Kars, Turkey

    Cathedral of Mren | © Panegyrics of Granovetter / Flickr

    Durupınar

    This boat-shaped rock formation, just a few miles north of the border between
    Turkey and Iran, has become quite legendary. Visited regularly by pilgrims, some
    people believe that this was the site of Noah’s Ark.

    Durupınar, Mount Tendürek, Binkaya Köyü, Doğubeyazıt, Ağrı, Turkey


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    Durupınar | © Mfikretyilmaz / WikiCommons

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