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Turkey

30 Instagram Photos to Inspire You to Visit Turkey

Traveling to Turkey has exceeded my expectations in every way. Check out below 30 Instagram photos that will inspire you to visit Turkey as your next destination.

“Photography is the story I fail to put into words.”

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Illustrated by Sade - My girl friend and I posing for a photo in front of a view of the countryside of Ephesus, Turkey

Izmir, Ephesus & Alaçati

Located along the Aegean coast, you’ll find the town of Izmir. It’s the perfect blend of Ottoman, Greek and Roman history, influences and aesthetics. These views of the countryside also make it great spot for Instagrammable photos.

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I’m close with very few people but those people mean everything to me. They bring priceless lessons and lots of funny memories. True friends bring joy into your life and help make you a better person without even trying. They understand your tears and help you to find your smile, hope and courage. More than friends; like sisters. | 👯‍♀️ @nadia_2323 | And don’t sleep on this @hyundai_worldwide! We named her Pearl. 😏🇹🇷❤️ . . #bestiegoals #wearetravelgirls #roadtrip #travelturkey #ancientruins #ancientrome #ephesusturkey #efesturkiye #turkey🇹🇷 #visitturkey #turkiye #ephesus #izmirturkey #travelturkey #hardlyhome #globalcitizen #travelisthenewclub #girlsthatwander #dametravel #travelbloggeres #illustratedbysade

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Illustrated by Sade - Eating Turkish ice cream with my girl friend in Ephesus
Eating delicious Turkish ice cream with my girl friend in Ephesus
Illustrated by Sade - Having a local beer in the restaurant in Alacati
Illustrated by Sade - Cobble stone streets of Alacati, Izmir, Turkey
Illustrated by Sade - Cobble stone streets and houses of Alacati, Izmir, Turkey
Town of Alaçati, Izmir, Turkey
Illustrated by Sade - Sitting in front of the House of the Virgin Mary in Ephesus, Turkey
Alleged former home of the Virgin Mary | Ephesus, Turkey
Illustrated by Sade - Standing in thermal spring travertine terrace in Pamukkale, Turkey

Pamukkale & Hieropolis

Pamukkale is known for its cotton-candy-like, mountainous terrain that one would have to see with their own eyes to believe. You shouldn’t visit Turkey without checking out this natural wonder. Again, it’s another great place to get your Instagram photos pop’in – I mean look at those views!

Illustrated by Sade - Walking along the ruins of Hieropolis Amphitheater at Pamukkale, Turkey
Walking along a wall from the remains of Hieropolis Amphitheater in Pamukkale, Turkey.
illustrated by Sade - woman riding a motorcycle on top of sunset view point in Goreme Cappadocia

Cappadocia: A Dream Spot for Instagram Photos

Cappadocia is Instagram heaven. It is a charming town, known for its ornately decorated carpet shops and for the hundreds of hot air balloons that grace the skies everyday.

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With each new city I visit in Turkey, I find myself more and more in love with this country. Cappadocia is a town built into cavernous, volcanic rock. Each morning, hundreds of hot air balloons would take flight and fill the sky, making for a breathtaking view. Unfortunately, winter season is not optimal for flying because of windy conditions (ours was cancelled). So if you plan on visiting, I’d recommend going during the summer months. 🌬🎈 . . . #localcavehouse #kapidokya #goreme #capadocia #capadoccia #turkiye #turkishculture #visitturkey #destinationturkey #travelturkey #roadtripturkey #worldcitizen #worldwithoutborders #travelislife #travelnoire #travelisthenewclub #illustratedbysade

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Illustrated by Sade - Horse tied to tree in Cappadocia, Goreme, Turkey
Horse tied to tree in Cappadocia, Goreme, Turkey.

Illustrated by Sade - Pool at Local Cave House in Cappadocia
Pool at Local Cave House in Cappadocia
Illustrated by Sade - panoramic view of Cappadocia, Turkey
Panoramic view of Cappadocia
Hymn of Call to Prayer heard at Local Cave House Hotel pool a night.
Illustrated by Sade - Taking a photo in front of a tree adorned with evil eye ornaments in Love Valley, Cappadocia
Tree adorned with evil eye ornaments in Love Valley, Cappadocia
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The owner of the shop not only allowed us to play dress up but also offered us a cup of delicious Turkish tea. With pride, and without conditions, he sat with us for almost an hour discussing the techniques of carpet weaving, the process of dying the wool or silk, and how the designs and colors woven into the carpet are symbolic of that tribe or heritage. Long before carpet weavers could read or write, they’d tell stories through designs, some taking months to years to complete. It was really fascinating. You Travel. You Learn. You Grow, and repeat. . . . #sultancarpets #turkishtea #turkey #turkishhospitality #kapidokya #goreme #cappadocia #turkiye #turkishculture #visitturkey #destinationturkey #travelturkey #worldcitizen #lifeisgood #worldwithoutborders #travelislife #travelnoire #travelisthenewclub #illustratedbysade

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Istanbul

Boasting a population of 15 million people, Istanbul is a vibrant and dynamic metropolitan city. The energy of the city is most electric on the banks of the Bosphorus Channel. Check out that rainbow! 🌈

Illustrated by Sade - Ornate chandelier inside of Hagia Sophia Mosque in Istanbul, Turkey
Ornate chandelier inside of Hagia Sophia Mosque, formerly a Museum, in Istanbul, Turkey.
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Having now spent 7 months living overseas, one the of best experiences I’ve had has been living amongst a culture completely different from mine. Time spent living in a majority-Muslim country specifically has imprinted on me more than ever that for all of our differences, we are all still the same – just human beings trying to live our best lives. ::::::: Turkey has exasperated that concept for me. Their population, majority Muslim, has a strong history of secularism, and deeply values democracy and freedom of expression – and it shows. Istanbul, for example, is rich in diversity, and its energy is infectious. You just want to be a part of it. ::::::: This church, and then mosque, has since been deemed a museum so that any visitor can marvel at its splendor. Former Sultans of the Ottoman Empire were once crowned in this very building. The photos don’t do it justice, but my hope with this long ass post is to perhaps enlighten you a bit. If you haven’t seen it, there is a big world out there. We may have different faces, different beliefs, different languages, but no matter where you go, the meaning of a genuine smile never changes. . . . #hagiasophia #istanbulturkey #expatliving #traveldreamseekers #blackandabroad #worldcitizen #worldwithoutborders #livingmybestlife #illustratedbysade

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Illustrated by Sade - View of the city of Istanbul from the Galata Bridge
View of the mosque and city of Istanbul from the Galata Bridge
Birds flying above the ferry boat ride on the Bosphorus Channel in Istanbul, Turkey.

If you’ve visited Turkey, or have plans to do so, comment below: What are you most excited to see? Do you have any recommendations or feedback for other travelers interested in visiting Turkey? What did you enjoy the most/least?

If you would like to see more content of my travels, feel free to visit my YouTube Channel here, as well as my Instagram here.

You can also find my blog, “5 Bucket List Places You Must See” in Turkey, Asia here.

Thanks for stopping by, and Happy travels!

Love Valley, Cappadocia, Turkey
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