Performing a Sufi ritual dance, whirling dervishes spin in southwestern Turkey.
Photograph by Eda Kaya, My Shot
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World Heritage Guide
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Cappadocia
Get facts, photos, and travel tips for Göreme National Park and the Rock Sites of Cappadocia, a World Heritage site in Turkey.
Turkey Features
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Video: A Tour of Istanbul
The search for a National Geographic magazine article is a story in itself.
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Climb Geyikbayiri, Turkey
Adventurer Alex Honnold's must-do dream trip is to climb Geyikbayiri, Turkey. Learn more about this trip and others in our Ultimate Adventure Bucket List.
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Süleyman the Magnificent Photos
See the legacy of the Turkish sultan who shook the world of the 16th century as he raised the Ottoman Empire to the height of its glory.
Featured Trip
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Istanbul to the Turquoise Coast
Ancient Ephesus, an Aegean sail, mystical Cappadocia, and an insider’s view of Istanbul: Spend 11 days exploring with National Geographic expert Aydin Kudu.
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