The most famous cities and tourist destinations in Central Anatolia, Turkey

Arabiaweather.com Ismail Kasemi- Apart from the steppe landscapes of Central Anatolia, not to mention the lunar terrain of Cappadocia, Central Anatolia has a wealth of attractions, dating back to a variety of civilizations.

Central Anatolia weather

The region has a temperate continental climate with four distinct seasons, although spring and autumn tend to be short transitional periods between summer and winter.

Winters are often snowy and well below freezing, but due to the lack of humidity, you will feel much colder than coastal cities like Istanbul, and summers are sunny and hot with cool evenings.

The largest and most famous cities

Ankara is the capital and second largest city in Turkey and the capital of the Central Anatolia region.

Afyonkarahisar , a traditional city with an impressive hilltop castle.

Aksaray , the capital of the province of the same name, is one of the most important cities on the Silk Road.

Divrigi , an elegant site whose construction dates back to the Seljuks, and its most important building is the Great Mosque, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Eskişehir , a university and somewhat liberal city, is located on the river bank and enjoys bridges and sculptures.

Kayseri , a big city near Mount Erciyes, is a great resort for winter sports.

Kemerhisar , a town close to the ancient city of Tiana and its hot mineral springs.

Konya , the site of the tomb of Jalal al-Din al-Rumi, and many beautiful historical monuments dating back to the Seljuks.

Kütahya , the city famous for its traditional ceramic and tile industries since the Ottoman era, is the center for visiting the Temple of Zeus in Izunai state.

Nevsehir , a city near the famous Cappadocia.

Sandıklı , a town notable for its hot springs.

other destinations

Beypazari , an ancient town on the Silk Road near Ankara, boasts masterpieces of Ottoman architecture.

Bogazkale , an ancient city at the bend of the Halys River, on which Hattusa, the capital of the Hittites, was built.

Cappadocia , is a very famous ancient city in Turkey known as the land of "faerie chimneys" and underground cities.