Home to a myriad of amazing attractions, from the spectacular beaches of the Mediterranean and the Antalya resorts to the breathtaking and Eastern Black Sea’s misty mountains, from historic Roman ruins dotted along the southern and western coasts to spellbinding skyline of Istanbul, Turkey takes the world by storm as a major tourist hotspot in the world.
Doubtlessly, it is hard to define each and every attraction in this small blog, but you can check out top five family tourist attractions to visit in Turkey for your next vacation.
1. Aspendos Theatre:
The massive Aspendos Theatre could easily accommodate between fifteen thousand and twenty thousand audiences. Built in 155 AD during the reign of Marcus Aurelius, the theatre is regarded as one of the best preserved theatres of ancient times. The theater has regularly been renovated and well-maintained that even today it has not lost its original charm.
2.Patara Beach:
The next family destination is Patara Beach. Surrounded by awe-inspiring Roman and Lycian ruins and dunes, Patara Beach is one of the longest sandy beaches in the Mediterranean.
3.Bodrum Castle:
Termed as one of the greatest monuments of medieval times, Bodrum Castle is a must visit attraction in southwest Turkey. It was built in the fifteenth century by the Crusaders. A major museum today, it is dotted with beautiful sailing crafts.
4.Blue Mosque:
Aesthetic architectural works, intricate interiors and awe-striking view from the outside make the Blue Mosque, one of the most popular family attractions in Turkey. It boasts six majestic minarets and interior high ceiling lined with twenty thousand blue tiles, thus giving its name.
5.Hagia Sophia:
Another famous attraction in Istanbul is Hagia Sophia. It is a masterpiece, a work of genius of Roman engineering. The massive dome is thirty one meters. It was rehabilitated into a museum in the year 1935.