{"id":4285,"date":"2016-01-27T10:37:17","date_gmt":"2016-01-27T08:37:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/travellingbuzz.com\/?p=4285"},"modified":"2017-04-26T15:48:23","modified_gmt":"2017-04-26T12:48:23","slug":"5-unusual-places-to-visit-in-turkey","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/travellingbuzz.com\/5-unusual-places-to-visit-in-turkey\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Unusual Places To Visit In Turkey"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"5<\/a><\/p>\n

Ask most people to name their top holiday destinations in Turkey and they\u2019ll probably come back with Istanbul, Bodrum and Izmir. But do a little research, and you\u2019ll find that Turkey is a\u00a0country filled with amazing travel destinations<\/a>, from secluded fishing villages or historical ruins to unique geographical formations. Here are just five to visit next time you\u2019re in the country.<\/span><\/p>\n

1.\u00a0<\/strong>Hierapolis & Pamukkale<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

The ancient spa city of Hierapolis was founded in 190 BC and today is home to extensive ruins that are open to wandering tourists. While visiting Hierapolis, a tour of the neighbouring limestone cascades at Pamukkale is a must. These stunning, snow white shelves were formed over thousands of years by mineral-rich water flowing from the hot springs beneath, and the warm pools are open for bathing.<\/span><\/p>\n

2.\u00a0<\/strong>Marmaris Castle & Museum<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Marmaris is famous for being a party town popular with lively young tourists, but it’s also home to its fair share of culture and history. Head up the hills of the city, out of the more modern parts of town, and you\u2019ll come to Marmaris Castle. Built by Suleiman the Magnificent in the 16th<\/sup>century, the fortification sits on the site of an ancient fortress. Today, the castle is open to tourists and home to a small museum stocked with some stunning artefacts.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Marmaris<\/a>Photo: Marmaris Castle\u00a0by\u00a0Pot Noodle<\/a>\u00a0used under Creative Commons license<\/em><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

3.\u00a0<\/strong>Oludeniz and Kayakoy<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Oludeniz is a small beach resort on Turkey’s Turquoise Coast, famous for its stunning blue lagoon and well-known amongst water sports enthusiasts for its excellent paragliding. For an unusual day trip, head ten kilometres out of the city to the\u00a0ghost town of Kayakoy<\/a>. Inhabited until the 1920s, the abandoned village is home to hundreds of deserted houses and buildings, including two Greek Orthodox churches, and its narrow stone streets provide the perfect place for a day\u2019s wandering.<\/span><\/p>\n

4.\u00a0<\/strong>Avanos Hair Museum<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

If you’re seeking a really unusual tourist experience, a visit to the hair museum in Avanos, Cappadocia is a must. Though the museum was originally famous for its pottery, it is now home to around 16,000 locks of hair, gifted by female visitors over the past few decades. Possibly a little creepy, but certainly a unique way to spend a few hours!<\/span><\/p>\n

5.\u00a0<\/strong>Goreme<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

The town of Goreme is famous for its\u00a0globally famous alien landscapes<\/a>\u00a0including fairy chimneys and magical cave dwellings. Spend a couple of days here for the perfect break from sunbathing and bar-hopping. Make sure to tour the Open-Air Museum and book yourself a night in one of the village\u2019s stunning boutique cave hotels.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Goreme<\/a><\/p>\n

Photo:\u00a0G\u00f6reme valley and Cappadocia\/Pixabay.com<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

There are so many brilliant Turkey holidays to choose from, and so many great deals available at the moment. Just make sure you give yourself time to explore some of the more secluded and unusual destinations this beautiful country has to offer.<\/span><\/p>\n

Author: <\/strong>Georgina Latouche is a London-based creative writer and travel lover who enjoys visiting countries all across Europe. She\u2019s currently saving to branch out into South American destinations in 2016!<\/span><\/em><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Ask most people to name their top holiday destinations in Turkey and they\u2019ll probably come back with Istanbul, Bodrum and Izmir. But do a little research, and you\u2019ll find that Turkey is a\u00a0country filled with amazing travel destinations, from secluded fishing villages or historical ruins […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":4289,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"spay_email":""},"categories":[649,273,275],"tags":[39],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travellingbuzz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/L-I-G-H-T-H-O-U-S-E.png?fit=1024%2C512&ssl=1","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/travellingbuzz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4285"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/travellingbuzz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/travellingbuzz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/travellingbuzz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/travellingbuzz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4285"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/travellingbuzz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4285\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4291,"href":"https:\/\/travellingbuzz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4285\/revisions\/4291"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/travellingbuzz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4289"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/travellingbuzz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4285"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/travellingbuzz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4285"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/travellingbuzz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4285"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}