The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has declared more than 1,000 sites around the world to be of outstanding value to humanity.
As of 2020, Türkiye is home to 16 cultural and 2 mixed UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Mixed heritage sites contain elements of both natural and cultural significance. History comes alive as you travel within Türkiye. Sites with unique culture and historical significance can be admired and will enrich your knowledge of humanity’s extensive heritage.
Türkiye has numerous sites on the Tentative List of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. As of 2020, the number of sites of cultural, historical, and natural value in Türkiye on the Tentative List reached 84. These are all of great historical importance and undoubtedly deserve protection and international recognition.
Many civilizations from the earliest ages of humanity have settled in Türkiye and have left their mark across this beautiful country. Spectacular examples of natural wonders stand side by side with this rich cultural heritage.
Ruins of Ani, Kars
Mount Nemrut, Adıyaman
The Hellenistic City Perge, Antalya
Lion Gate Hattusa, Çorum
Selimiye Mosque, Edirne
Safranbolu Houses, Karabük
Cumalıkızık, Bursa
Sümela Monastery, Trabzon
Göbeklitepe, Şanlıurfa
Çatalhöyük, Konya
Ephesus, İzmir
Mardin City
Göreme National Park, Nevşehir
Troy Ancient City, Çanakkale
Aspendos Ancient City, Antalya
Topkapı Palace Seraglio Point, İstanbul
Hierapolis Ancient City Pamukkale, Denizli
Pergamon İzmir
Patara Ancient City, Antalya
Aphrodisias Ancient City, Aydın
Blue Mosque, İstanbul
Xanthos Ancient City, Antalya
Ayasofya Mosque, İstanbul
İshak Paşa Palace Doğubeyazıt, Ağrı