Anatolia – Experience Türkiye’s Vibrant Heartland

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Anatolia – Experience Türkiye’s Vibrant Heartland

Perched between the Mediterranean Sea and the Black Sea, the peninsula of Anatolia is the most westerly point of the Asian continent and covers Türkiye’s vibrant heartlands. This diverse and exciting location offers something for visitors of all kinds. Experience rich landscapes, excellent beaches and some of the world’s most unique mountain scenery throughout Anatolia’s countryside and coastlines. Visitors can also soak up Türkiye’s unique culture in the many vibrant towns and cities, including Türkiye’s capital, Ankara. Anatolia has historically been a cultural crossroads, boasting a rich cultural heritage. Discover medieval towns, such as Safranbolu, or delve into the region's ancient past with a visit to sites such as the city of Zeugma. Türkiye’s modern cultures also thrive here, with the buzzing capital of Ankara offering access to unique locations throughout the country. Visitors can explore Türkiye’s north coast, or experience breath-taking scenery in the mountainous region of Cappadocia.

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Top Attractions in Anatolia

Mount Nemrut National Park

Nestled in Anatolia’s rugged Taurus Mountains, Mount Nemrut National Park is a UNESCO world heritage site based around Mount Nemrut, one of the range’s tallest mountains. This ancient mountain is best known as the final resting place of King Antiochus I of Commagene, who ruled a kingdom stretching from the Taurus Mountains to the River Euphrates in the first century BC. Today, visitors to the mountain can gaze on the ruins of his burial complex, which is still home to incredibly preserved statues depicting ancient Greek and Iranian gods, as well as the remains of several buildings and terraces.
Safranbolu – The Ottoman City of Saffron

The medieval town of Safranbolu has stood as a major trading town and caravan stop in Anatolia’s northern Black Sea region for centuries and was a major centre for the trade of saffron, from which the town gets its name. Experience the feel of this authentic Ottoman city as you wander the three historic districts surrounded by vineyards and nearby saffron farms. Visitors can see the original 14th-century mosque, or explore the town’s ancient marketplace, surrounded by traditional artisans and craftsmen’s workshops and ottoman houses that have earned the town its status as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Zeugma – The Ancient Crossing of the Euphrates

The city of Zeugma sits on the upper reaches of the Euphrates in southeastern Turkey and has guarded its river crossing since its foundation in the 3rd century BC. Originally built by the Seleucids, the city passed through Roman and Arabic hands before it was finally abandoned in the middle ages. Today Zeugma is one of the most exciting archaeological sites in Turkey, and visitors can wander the city admiring the well-preserved buildings or absorb the spectacular mosaics that have been unearthed here at the site’s dedicated museum – the second largest mosaic museum in the world.
Cappadocia – Anatolia’s Most Magical Landscape

In the heart of Anatolia lies the region of Cappadocia, one of Turkey’s most unique and beautiful landscapes. Discover a world of otherworldly rock formations set in beautiful plains. Pillars of rock have formed strange towers here, honeycombed with caves that have supported human life since pre-history. Explore the ‘fairy towers’ and see how this geological wonder has helped grow a unique cultural region in the heart of Anatolia. Absorb the unique atmosphere of this place and engage in exploration of these ancient formations on foot, or by balloon, for some of the most beautiful hot-air ballooning in the world.

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