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Sacred Sites in Turkey

Below is an illustrated index of the sacred sites and religious places in Turkey profiled so far on Sacred Destinations, listed in alphabetical order by name. Please note this list is far from comprehensive - many more great sites remain to be added. You can also view these sites on an interactive map of Turkey.



Featured Sacred Sites in Turkey

  • Temple of Artemis
    Ephesus, Turkey
    In ancient times it was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, but today the Temple of Artemis is represented by a single column standing in a swamp.
  • Akdamar Church
    Eastern Anatolia, Turkey
    The Church of the Holy Cross on Akdamar Island is a ruined Armenian cathedral dating from 921 AD. Beautifully situated on Lake Van, the church is famed for its fascinating medieval sculptures.
  • Antakya Archaeological Museum
    Antioch, Turkey
    Built in 1938, this large museum displays Antioch's magnificent Roman mosaics as well as other important archaeological finds from Hittite to Byzantine times.

All Sacred Sites in Turkey (View on Map)