Türkiye is a huge tourist world that can surprise again and again. The western part of the country is little known to tourists, although there is definitely something to see here.
Perhaps the real pearl of western Turkey is Pamukkale, one of the main natural wonders of the republic. This is where the famous cities of this part of the country end, so let's move on to the remaining nine participants in the rating.
The ancient city of Aphrodisias, founded more than 2000 years ago, can compete with Ephesus itself in the context of history and excavation results. Temples, an amphitheater, an odean, a stadium - a tour of the Greco-Roman settlement will not let you get bored. Gelhisar is also a kind of archaeological gem. Like Aphrodisias, there is a stadium, a theater and a council house.
Ceramics production made Kütahya famous centuries ago, and it is worth visiting to enjoy the partially restored landscape of the Ottoman city.
Being in Afyonkarahisar, you get the impression that you are in an Ottoman city that lives a full life. The name of the settlement comes from the Afyon castle, which rises on a hill. But Sardis is already a Lydian city, only with ruins, and not restored buildings, as in Afyonkarahisar.
Egirdir is a green paradise. The local lake of the same name offers excellent conditions for water sports, but few people know about it.
Akşehir has many Seljuk-era reminders. It is said that Hodja Nasreddin spent his last years here. Whether this is true or not, a local festival in his honor is held annually. Antioch is notable as a city that was once visited by the Apostle Paul. The last participant in the rating is the city of Eskisehir, which may attract thousands of tourists in the future thanks to its thermal baths.
