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The Top 20 Natural Monuments in Turkey

Turkey’s landscape is a beautiful place to explore — something that you can best experience by visiting one of our 20

beautiful natural monuments in Turkey. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!

Last updated: October 31, 2025

Chimera (Yanartaş) — Eternal Flames

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In any case, you should wear sturdy shoes for the sometimes quite rocky way - especially if the way back is done in the dark, flashlight essential; but also during …

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Göynük Canyon

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a great hike through the gorge with varied views

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Manavgat Waterfall

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The excursion destination of Manavgat by boat or by dolmus. Be careful when bathing the water is freezing cold.

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Pamukkale Travertine Terraces

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Pamukkale (Turkish for cotton castle/cotton castle) is a natural site in the Denizli province of south-west Turkey. Pamukkale got its name from the calcareous sinter terraces that have been formed …

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Ortahisar Castle

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For 4TL entry you can climb up to half of the perforated rock. Partially not for people with a fear of heights 😅

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Ancient City of Myra

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The well-known history of the city of Myra, which is now called Demre, begins in the 6th century BC and was characterized by maritime trade. Later, Myra was one of …

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Ancient City of Phaselis

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The entrance fee is 30 TL. The best time to visit is the afternoon, when the party boats from Kemer start their return journey. Then the beaches empty and you can swim at the archaeological site wonderfully in the sea.

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Myra South Necropolis Rock-Cut Tombs

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The rock tombs of Myra were built as early as the 4th century BC. The Lycians wanted to bury their dead as high as possible, so the tombs were carved …

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Göreme Open-Air Museum

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The Göreme Valley contains the finest collection of painted cave churches in the region. From the 10th to the 12th century, Orthodox monks carved places of worship out of the …

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Damlataş Cave

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The Damlatas Cave (Damlatas Magarasi) is a small grotto at the foot of the Alanya Hausberg. The stalactite jewelry has long lost its beauty and the rock is almost dry. So nothing special.

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The Top 20 Natural Monuments in Turkey

Chimera (Yanartaş) — Eternal Flames

Göynük Canyon

Manavgat Waterfall

Pamukkale Travertine Terraces

Ortahisar Castle

Ancient City of Myra

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