Map of Turkey

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The Euphrates and Tigris basin
The Euphrates and Tigris basinTurkey
Lake Van and the southeast
Lake Van and the southeastTurkey
The Turquoise Coast
The Turquoise CoastTurkey
Around the Sea of Marmara
Around the Sea of MarmaraTurkey
South Central Anatolia
South Central AnatoliaTurkey
North Central Anatolia
North Central AnatoliaTurkey
The central and southern Aegean
The central and southern AegeanTurkey
Northeastern Anatolia
Northeastern AnatoliaTurkey
The Black Sea coast
The Black Sea coastTurkey
Istanbul and around
Istanbul and aroundTurkey
The North Aegean
The North AegeanTurkey
The Mediterranean coast and the Hatay
The Mediterranean coast and the HatayTurkey
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Poised between Europe and Asia, the vast and endlessly fascinating country of Turkey ranges from the cosmopolitan buzz of Istanbul to the mysterious ruins of ancient Troy. So, whether you want to explore remote mountain-ringed lakes, idyllic sandy beaches, dervish festivals or the spectacular relics of the Hittite, Byzantine and Ottoman empires, use our map of Turkey below to plan your trip.

For a different perspective, think about viewing the stunning Turkish landscape from the air on a balloon ride above Cappadocia’s awe-inspiring “fairy chimneys”; hike along the ravishing Turquoise Coast; or explore the ancient mountaintop sanctuary of Nemrut Dagi. Then there are numerous reminders of Turkey’s past, from the Roman Acropolis of Ancient Pergamon to the Hittite capital of Hattusa and the Byzantine monastery of Sumela. After all that exploring, don't forget to relax: pamper yourself at a traditional Hamam, or enjoy baklava with a strong black coffee.

If you are planning to travel, check out Turkey itineraries, read more on the best places to go in Turkey, learn about getting there and where to stay once you are there.

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updated 08.05.2025

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