Google Maps has revealed the best of Turkey.

15.02.2025 16:30

In celebration of the 20th anniversary of Google Maps, a list has been compiled identifying the ancient cities, museums, and parks of the most searched countries in the world, which includes 60 ancient sites, museums, and parks from Turkey.

In celebration of the 20th anniversary of Google Maps, a study was conducted on the ancient cities, museums, and parks of the most searched countries in the world, and lists were published. The list includes the 20 most searched cultural artifacts, 20 museums, and 20 parks from Turkey. A total of 15 cities from Turkey were included in the list. Istanbul, Izmir, Ankara, and Antalya were the most searched cities.

THE MOST SEARCHED PLACE IS GALATA TOWER

At the top of the list of the most searched places in Turkey is Galata Tower, followed by Anıtkabir and the Basilica Cistern.

According to Google Maps data, the most searched places in Turkey in 2024 are listed as follows;

1. Galata Tower-Istanbul
2. Anıtkabir-Ankara
3. Basilica Cistern-Istanbul
4. Pamukkale-Denizli
5. Taksim Square-Istanbul
6. Manavgat Waterfall-Antalya
7. Side Ancient City-Antalya
8. Side Apollo Temple-Antalya
9. Bursa Koza Han
10. Düden Waterfall-Antalya
11. Pierre Loti Hill-Istanbul
12. Ephesus Ancient City-Izmir
13. Çanakkale Martyrs' Memorial
14. Kemeraltı Bazaar-Izmir
15. Historical Elevator-Izmir
16. İnkaya Plane Tree-Bursa
17. Beyazıt Square-Istanbul
18. Old Foça Beach-Izmir
19. Damlataş Cave-Antalya
20. Tophane Clock Tower-Bursa

GÜLHANE PARK IS THE MOST RESEARCHED PARK

At the top of the list of the most searched parks is Gülhane Park in Istanbul, followed by Emirgan Grove.

The list is as follows;

1. Gülhane Park-Istanbul
2. Emirgan Grove-Istanbul
3. Güvenpark-Ankara
4. Saklıkent-Antalya
5. Yıldız Park-Istanbul
6. Meydan Park-Trabzon
7. Aşağı Düden Waterfall-Antalya
8. Gençlik Parkı-Ankara
9. Kordon-Izmir
10. Kelebek Parkı-Konya
11. Uludağ National Park-Bursa
12. Kuğulu Park-Ankara
13. Bahçeşehir Lake-Istanbul
14. Caddebostan Beach-Istanbul
15. Kültürpark-Fair-Izmir
16. Karaalioğlu Park-Antalya
17. Kültür Park-Bursa
18. Coastal Parks Maltepe-Istanbul
19. Kyoto-Japan Park-Konya
20. Beylikdüzü Valley-Istanbul

TOPKAPI PALACE IS IN FIRST PLACE

The list of the most searched museums and historical sites, with Topkapi Palace in first place, is as follows;

1. Topkapi Palace-Istanbul
2. Mevlana Museum-Konya
3. Miniaturk-Istanbul
4. Rahmi Koç Museum-Istanbul
5. Göbeklitepe-Sanlıurfa
6. Zeugma Mosaic Museum-Gaziantep
7. Göreme Open Air Museum-Nevşehir
8. Istanbul Archaeological Museum-Istanbul
9. Ephesus Archaeological Museum-Izmir
10. Beylerbeyi Palace-Istanbul
11. Harbiye Waterfall-Hatay
12. Kaymaklı Underground City-Nevşehir
13. Ulucanlar Prison-Ankara
14. Atatürk House-Trabzon
15. 1453 History Museum-Istanbul
16. Anatolian Civilizations Museum-Ankara
17. Antalya Archaeological Museum-Antalya
18. Altınköy Open Air Museum-Ankara
19. Hierapolis Ancient City-Pamukkale-Denizli
20. Bandırma Ferry-Samsun