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Uçhisar's rock castle rising above cave houses
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Theme · 64 spots in 7 regions · checked 1 Oct 2026

Viewpoints in Türkiye: sunrise and sunset spots

Sunrise, sunset and panorama spots across Türkiye — castles, hills, lighthouses and valleys — with how to get there, the best season and today's sunrise and sunset time for each spot, calculated in your browser from its coordinates.

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Map of Türkiye with the viewpoints on this page Galata Tower Süleymaniye Mosque Maiden's Tower Pierre Loti Hill Çamlıca Hill Ortaköy Mosque Rumeli Fortress Meriç Bridge Assos (Behramkale) Bozcaada (Tenedos) Polente Lighthouse Şeytan Sofrası viewpoint Şirince village Kadifekale Alaçatı old town Sığacık Castle Pamukkale travertines and Hierapolis Bodrum Castle (Museum of Underwater Archaeology) Bodrum Windmills Knidos Akyaka and the Azmak river Tomb of Amyntas Butterfly Valley Babadağ summit Kaputaş Beach Antiphellos Theatre (Kaş) Simena (Kaleköy) castle Hıdırlık Tower and Karaalioğlu Park Tünektepe Mount Tahtalı cable car Alanya Castle Kızkalesi (Maiden's Castle) Uçhisar Castle Göreme Sunset Point Rose Valley (Kızılçukur and Güllüdere) Love Valley Pigeon Valley Ortahisar Castle Ihlara Valley Erciyes ski resort Ankara Castle and the old quarter Uzungöl Sümela Monastery Boztepe Ayder plateau Pokut plateau Zigana Pass Amasra Hamsilos Bay Hıdırlık Hill Abant Lake Ani Akdamar Church (Holy Cross) Van Fortress Ahlat Seljuk Cemetery Nemrut Crater Lake Ishak Pasha Palace Palandöken ski resort Harput Castle Mount Nemrut Mardin old town Şanlıurfa Castle Halfeti and the Euphrates boat trip Gaziantep Castle
Viewpoints Base map: Natural Earth. Pins: Wikidata / OpenStreetMap points, checked against OpenStreetMap; tap one to open its page.

Sunrise and sunset times for today are calculated in your browser from each spot's coordinates (NOAA solar equations), in Türkiye time (UTC+3). Hills and mountains on the horizon can hide the sun a few minutes after sunrise or before sunset.

All spots

Sunset · Ayvacık

Assos (Behramkale)

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The Temple of Athena stands on the crest of an old volcano with the island of Lesbos across the strait — one of the finest sunset spots on the Aegean.

On foot
A cobbled climb through Behramkale village to the temple.
By road
By car; buses from Çanakkale and Ayvacık to Behramkale.
Entry
€11 · from the place page
Best season
April–June and September–October.

Sunset · Bozcaada

Bozcaada (Tenedos)

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An island of vineyards and a harbour castle; the sunset crowd heads to the Polente lighthouse on the west tip.

On foot
The castle is at the harbour; the west coast is a bike ride away.
By road
Ferry from Geyikli, then on foot or by bike.
Entry
Free · from the place page
Best season
May–October.

Sunrise · Sunset · Istanbul

Büyük Çamlıca Hill

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The highest hill on the Asian side: a park with terraces over both Bosphorus bridges, the old city and, on clear days, the Princes' Islands.

On foot
Park paths lead to the summit terraces.
By road
By taxi or car from Üsküdar; there are buses to the foot of the hill.
Entry
Free · from the place page
Best season
All year; clear days after rain give the longest views.

Sunset · Istanbul

Galata Tower

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The gallery around the top looks over the Golden Horn, the old city skyline and the mouth of the Bosphorus — at sunset the domes of the historic peninsula turn to silhouettes.

On foot
Uphill lanes from Karaköy or down from İstiklal Street.
By road
No parking nearby; tram to Karaköy or metro to Şişhane.
Entry
€30 · from the place page
Best season
All year; clear winter evenings are sharpest.

Sunset · Edirne

Meriç Bridge

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A nineteenth-century Ottoman stone bridge over the Meriç river, with open floodplain views; locals come for the sunset over the river.

On foot
Walk out along the Karaağaç road from the centre.
By road
Car or city bus towards Karaağaç.
Entry
Free · from the place page
Best season
Spring and autumn; the river is fullest in spring.

Nearby: Selimiye Mosque

Sunrise · Istanbul

Ortaköy waterfront (Mecidiye Mosque)

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The baroque Ortaköy Mosque sits right on the water under the first Bosphorus Bridge; at dawn the sun rises over the Asian shore behind the bridge.

On foot
The small square and pier by the mosque.
By road
Buses along the Bosphorus shore road; no parking to speak of.
Entry
Not verified · from the place page
Best season
All year; early morning before the crowds.

Sunset · Istanbul

Pierre Loti Hill

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A hilltop café terrace above Eyüp with the whole length of the Golden Horn below — the classic place to watch the city lights come on.

On foot
A steep path climbs through the old cemetery from the Eyüp Sultan Mosque.
By road
Cable car from the Eyüp shore; buses and ferries reach Eyüp.
Entry
Free · from the place page
Best season
All year; weekday evenings are calmer.

Nearby: Süleymaniye Mosque

The small Polente lighthouse on the scrubby western point of Bozcaada, a wind turbine behind

Sunset · Çanakkale

Polente Lighthouse

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The lighthouse on the western point of Bozcaada faces the open Aegean — nothing between you and the setting sun but the wind turbines on the ridge behind.

On foot
A short walk from the road end to the rocks.
By road
By bike, scooter or car from the harbour; no public transport.
Best season
May–October; windy most evenings.

Nearby: Bozcaada (Tenedos)

Point: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors)Photo: Raicem / Wikimedia Commons, CC0

Panorama · Istanbul

Rumelihisarı Fortress

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The fortress Mehmed II built in 1452 climbs the hillside at the narrowest point of the Bosphorus; its walls look across to Anadoluhisarı and up to the second bridge.

On foot
The towers are reached by stairs inside the walls.
By road
Buses along the Bosphorus shore road.
Entry
€6 · from the place page
Best season
Spring and autumn.

OpenStreetMap lists it as a museum; opening status and ticket not verified on a public page.

Sunset · Istanbul

Salacak shore (Maiden's Tower)

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From the Salacak shore on the Asian side, the sun goes down behind Topkapı, Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque, with the Maiden's Tower in front.

On foot
The Salacak promenade runs along the shore opposite the tower.
By road
Ferry to Üsküdar, then a 15-minute walk south.
Entry
€27 · from the place page
Best season
All year; sunsets are best in autumn and winter, when the sun sets behind the old city.

Sunset · Istanbul

Süleymaniye Mosque

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The garden terrace behind the mosque looks down on the Golden Horn and Galata; it is one of the few free, open viewpoints in the old city.

On foot
Short walk from the Grand Bazaar or up from Eminönü.
By road
Tram to Beyazıt or Eminönü, then on foot.
Entry
Not verified · from the place page
Best season
All year; avoid prayer times inside the mosque.

Sunset · Ayvalık

Şeytan Sofrası viewpoint

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A flat-topped hill south of Ayvalık with the bay's little islands scattered below; the sun sets into the sea beyond them.

On foot
Steps and a short walk from the car park to the rim.
By road
By car or taxi from Ayvalık; about 8 km.
Entry
Free · from the place page
Best season
May–October; summer evenings are crowded.

Sunset · Akyaka

Akyaka and the Azmak river

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The bay at the head of the Gulf of Gökova, backed by pine-covered mountains; evenings are calm after the afternoon wind.

On foot
Beach and river path in the village.
By road
Bus from Muğla.
Entry
Free · from the place page
Best season
April–October.

Sunset · Çeşme

Alaçatı old town

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A row of old stone windmills on the ridge above the stone houses — a favourite evening walk.

On foot
The windmills are on the ridge at the edge of the old town.
By road
Bus from İzmir to Çeşme via Alaçatı.
Entry
Free · from the place page
Best season
May–October.

Panorama · Bodrum

Bodrum Castle (Museum of Underwater Archaeology)

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The towers of the Knights' castle look over both of Bodrum's bays and the whitewashed town.

On foot
The castle is at the harbour; paths and stairs inside.
By road
Walk from the town centre.
Entry
€20 · from the place page
Best season
All year.

Sunset · Muğla

Bodrum windmills

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A line of ruined windmills on the ridge between Bodrum and Gümbet, with both bays and the castle below.

On foot
Short walk from the road on the ridge.
By road
By taxi or car on the Gümbet road ridge.
Entry
Free · from the place page
Best season
April–October.

Nearby: Bodrum Castle (Museum of Underwater Archaeology)

İzmir and its gulf spread out below the stone walls of Kadifekale

Sunset · İzmir

Kadifekale

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The ruined castle on Mount Pagos looks over the whole Gulf of İzmir; the city lights come on around the bay after sunset.

On foot
A steep climb from Konak through the old quarters, or take a taxi.
By road
City buses and taxis go up the hill.
Entry
Not verified
Best season
All year; clear winter evenings.

Point: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors)Photo: Dosseman / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0, resized

Sunset · Datça

Knidos

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The ancient city at the very tip of the Datça peninsula faces west — sunset over the open sea is the reason people drive this far.

On foot
Paths through the ancient city down to the two harbours.
By road
By car from Datça, about 35 km, or by boat.
Entry
€5 · from the place page
Best season
May–October.

Sunset · Pamukkale

Pamukkale travertines and Hierapolis

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The white terraces face west over the plain, so the late sun turns them gold and pink. Stay until closing time, which changes through the year.

On foot
Barefoot on the travertines, then paths up to the ancient city.
By road
Minibus from Denizli to Pamukkale village.
Entry
€30 · from the place page
Best season
All year; check the closing time before planning a sunset visit.

Aerial view of the walled village and fishing harbour of Sığacık

Sunset · İzmir

Sığacık Castle

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A small Ottoman-walled village around a fishing harbour, one of Türkiye's "slow towns"; sunset over the harbour.

On foot
The walled village sits right at the harbour.
By road
By car or bus via Seferihisar.
Entry
Not verified
Best season
Spring to autumn.

The castle walls enclose a lived-in village; no ticket known.

Point: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors)Photo: BSRF / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0, resized

Sunset · Selçuk

Şirince village

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From the upper lanes the red roofs of the village step down into olive and fig terraces; evening light is the best time.

On foot
The upper lanes above the village square.
By road
Minibus or taxi from Selçuk, 8 km.
Entry
Free · from the place page
Best season
Spring and autumn.

Sunset · Alanya

Alanya Castle

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The walled headland rises straight out of the sea, with beaches on both sides and the Taurus behind.

On foot
Paths and steps on the castle hill.
By road
Cable car or road from the town.
Entry
€12 · from the place page
Best season
All year.

Sunset · Kaş

Antiphellos Theatre (Kaş)

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The small Hellenistic theatre faces the Greek island of Meis (Kastellorizo) across the water — locals gather on the seats for sunset.

On foot
A short walk west of the harbour.
By road
Walk from Kaş centre.
Entry
Free · from the place page
Best season
All year.

The sea and the forested coast far below the slopes of Babadağ

Sunset · Muğla

Babadağ summit

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The mountain the paragliders launch from — the Ölüdeniz lagoon lies almost straight below. The OSM summit point falls in Seydikemer district.

On foot
Paths near the upper launch areas.
By road
By cable car or by the mountain road above Ölüdeniz.
Entry
Not verified
Best season
April–October; the top is cold and windy out of season.

Cable-car and road access hours not verified on a public page.

Nearby: Ölüdeniz Lagoon (Ölüdeniz–Kıdrak Nature Park)

Point: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors)Photo: Aslı Yılmaz / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0, resized

Sunset · Fethiye

Butterfly Valley

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From the cliff-top village of Faralya the valley drops straight to a small beach and the sea — a view most people only see from the boat.

On foot
The rim above the valley is at Faralya; the path down to the beach is very steep.
By road
By car or dolmuş from Fethiye via Ölüdeniz to Faralya.
Entry
Not verified · from the place page
Best season
April–October.

Sunset · Antalya

Hıdırlık Tower

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The round Roman tower on the cliff edge looks along the Konyaaltı coast to the Beydağları mountains, where the sun goes down.

On foot
At the edge of Karaalioğlu Park, a short walk from Kaleiçi.
By road
Tram or bus to the centre.
Entry
Free · from the place page
Best season
All year.

Nearby: Kaleiçi (Old Town)

Panorama · Kaş

Kaputaş Beach

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The road lay-by above the beach looks straight down into the turquoise cove between two cliffs.

On foot
Steps lead down from the road to the beach.
By road
Dolmuş between Kaş and Kalkan stops at the lay-by.
Entry
Not verified · from the place page
Best season
May–October.

Sunset · Kızkalesi

Kızkalesi (Maiden's Castle)

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A sea castle on its own islet off a long sandy beach — at sunset it becomes a silhouette.

On foot
The beach and the land castle are side by side.
By road
Bus on the Mersin–Silifke coast road.
Entry
€3 · from the place page
Best season
May–October.

Panorama · Antalya

Mount Tahtalı

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A summit high above the Kemer coast with the sea on one side and the Taurus on the other.

On foot
Short paths at the top station.
By road
Cable car from near Tekirova; a long drive from Kemer to the lower station.
Entry
Not verified · from the place page
Best season
April–October; snow on top in winter.

Cable-car hours and fares not verified on a public page.

Nearby: Olympos

Islets and the Kekova shore seen from the hill of Simena Castle

Sunset · Antalya

Simena (Kaleköy) castle

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The castle above Kaleköy overlooks Kekova's sunken ruins and the scattered islands.

On foot
A short climb from the village landing.
By road
Boat from Üçağız, or a walk from there.
Entry
Not verified
Best season
April–October.

Listed by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism as an archaeological site (muze.gov.tr); ticket and hours not verified. The pin marks the village.

Point: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors) · Ministry of Culture and Tourism — museum list (Simena)Photo: Josep M. Gracia / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0, resized

Sunset · Fethiye

Tomb of Amyntas

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The temple-fronted rock tomb above Fethiye looks over the harbour and bay; the sun sets over the islands.

On foot
Stairs up the cliff from the old quarter.
By road
Walk from Fethiye centre.
Entry
€3 · from the place page
Best season
All year; hot midday in summer.

Antalya, the harbour and the long Konyaaltı beach seen from Tünektepe

Sunset · Antalya

Tünektepe

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A hill west of Antalya with the whole city, Konyaaltı beach and the Beydağları range spread out below.

On foot
Paths around the summit area.
By road
By car or taxi up the Tünektepe road above Konyaaltı.
Entry
Not verified
Best season
All year; clearest after rain.

Nearby: Konyaaltı Beach

Point: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors)Photo: Haciaksoy / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0, resized

Sunset · Ankara

Ankara Castle and the old quarter

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The citadel walls look over the whole capital; the old quarter below has tea gardens to wait for the lights.

On foot
Walk up through the old quarter.
By road
Taxi or bus to Ulus, then on foot.
Entry
Free · from the place page
Best season
All year.

Sunset · Kayseri

Erciyes ski resort

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The upper slopes of the volcano look over the Kayseri plain towards Cappadocia.

On foot
Paths near the upper lift stations.
By road
Road from Kayseri; lifts in season.
Entry
Not verified · from the place page
Best season
Winter for snow; summer for clear evenings.

Göreme and its rock cones seen from the hill near Sunset Point

Sunrise · Sunset · Nevşehir

Göreme Sunset Point

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A ridge above Göreme village. At dawn it faces the balloon launch areas; in the evening the valleys glow as the sun drops.

On foot
A 15-minute uphill walk from Göreme village.
By road
By car or taxi to the top.
Entry
Not verified
Best season
All year; balloons rise at dawn only on flying days.

Nearby: Hot-air balloon flights

Point: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors)Photo: Dosseman / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0, resized

Panorama · Güzelyurt

Ihlara Valley

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From the rim at the main entrance you look straight down into the green gorge before the stairs take you in.

On foot
Stairs down into the gorge from the visitor centre.
By road
By car or day tour from Cappadocia.
Entry
€15 · from the place page
Best season
April–June and September–October.

Sunrise · Nevşehir

Love Valley

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A valley of tall, slender rock pillars; the rim is a popular spot to watch the balloons at sunrise.

On foot
Trail along the valley floor; the rim is reached by track.
By road
By car or taxi to the rim.
Entry
Free · from the place page
Best season
All year.

Nearby: Uçhisar Castle

Sunset · Nevşehir

Ortahisar Castle

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A great hollowed rock in the middle of Ortahisar village, with views over the valleys towards Ürgüp.

On foot
Stairs in the rock.
By road
Short drive from Ürgüp or Göreme.
Entry
Not verified · from the place page
Best season
All year.

Opening status not verified on a public page.

Sunset · Nevşehir

Pigeon Valley

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A valley full of carved dovecotes, with Uçhisar castle at the top — walk it in the late afternoon and finish at the rim.

On foot
A marked trail runs between Uçhisar and Göreme.
By road
The rim is at the Uçhisar end of the road.
Entry
Free · from the place page
Best season
All year.

Nearby: Uçhisar Castle

Sunset · Göreme

Rose Valley (Kızılçukur and Güllüdere)

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Pink and red tuff ridges that change colour in the last hour of light — the best-known sunset spot in Cappadocia.

On foot
Valley trails from Çavuşin; the rim viewpoint is on the road.
By road
By car to the rim road; walking trails start in Göreme and Çavuşin.
Entry
Not verified · from the place page
Best season
All year.

Sunrise · Sunset · Uçhisar

Uçhisar Castle

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The highest point in the Göreme area: at sunrise the balloons float over the valleys below, at sunset the rock chimneys turn red.

On foot
Stairs and paths inside the rock.
By road
Short drive from Göreme; buses from Nevşehir.
Entry
Not verified · from the place page
Best season
All year; balloons are up at dawn when the weather allows.

Sunrise · Bolu

Abant Lake

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A mountain lake ringed by forest; still mornings give the reflections.

On foot
A path goes around the lake.
By road
By car from Bolu.
Entry
Not verified · from the place page
Best season
All year; autumn colours and winter snow.

Sunset · Amasra

Amasra

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Two harbours, a walled island and a small arched bridge; the sun sets over the western harbour.

On foot
Walk over the Kemere bridge to the island.
By road
By car or bus from Bartın.
Entry
Free · from the place page
Best season
May–October.

Sunrise · Çamlıhemşin

Ayder plateau

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A high meadow village in the Kaçkar mountains; mornings are clearest before the valley cloud builds up.

On foot
Trails from the village up the valley sides.
By road
By car or minibus from Pazar via Çamlıhemşin.
Entry
Free · from the place page
Best season
June–September.

Sunset · Trabzon

Boztepe

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The hill above Trabzon with tea gardens looking over the city and the Black Sea.

On foot
Tea gardens around the top of the hill.
By road
City minibuses and taxis from the centre.
Entry
Free · from the place page
Best season
All year.

Nearby: Hagia Sophia of Trabzon

Sunset · Sinop

Hamsilos Bay

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A narrow, fjord-like inlet cut into the coast near Sinop, with forest down to the water.

On foot
Short path to the shore.
By road
By car or taxi, about 10 km north-west of Sinop.
Entry
Not verified · from the place page
Best season
June–September.

Nearby: Sinop Historical Prison

Sunset · Karabük

Hıdırlık Hill

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The hill above Safranbolu's old market quarter — the view of the wooden mansions filling the valley is the town's postcard.

On foot
A short climb from the Çarşı quarter.
By road
Walk from the old town.
Entry
Not verified · from the place page
Best season
All year.

OpenStreetMap marks a ticket kiosk at the entrance; the fee is not verified.

Nearby: Safranbolu old town (Çarşı)

Sunrise · Rize

Pokut Plateau

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A summer pasture village of wooden houses above the clouds — sunrise over a sea of cloud is the draw.

On foot
Footpaths between the wooden houses.
By road
Rough mountain road from Çamlıhemşin; a four-wheel drive or local transfer is usual.
Entry
Free · from the place page
Best season
June–September.

Nearby: Ayder plateau

Panorama · Maçka

Sümela Monastery

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The monastery clings to a cliff face above a forested valley; the view from the approach path is as famous as the building.

On foot
A walk up from the lower car park.
By road
By car or tour from Trabzon via Maçka.
Entry
€20 · from the place page
Best season
May–October.

Sunrise · Trabzon

Uzungöl

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A lake in a steep forested valley; early morning mist on the water is the classic picture.

On foot
Paths up the slopes around the lake.
By road
By car or minibus from Trabzon via Çaykara.
Entry
Not verified · from the place page
Best season
May–October.

Forested slopes and cloud in the valleys of the Zigana mountains

Panorama · Gümüşhane

Zigana Pass

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The old mountain pass between the Black Sea coast and the interior, where the green coastal forest gives way to drier hills.

On foot
Short walk from the road.
By road
On the Trabzon–Gümüşhane road.
Entry
Not verified
Best season
May–October; snow in winter.

Nearby: Zigana ski resort

Point: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors)Photo: Hamdigumus / Wikimedia Commons, CC0

Sunset · Ahlat

Ahlat Seljuk Cemetery

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Tall carved Seljuk tombstones on the shore plain of Lake Van.

On foot
Paths between the gravestones.
By road
By car from Tatvan or Van.
Entry
Not verified · from the place page
Best season
May–October.

Sunset · Gevaş

Akdamar Church (Holy Cross)

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A tenth-century church on an island in Lake Van, with the mountains across the water.

On foot
Short walk on the island.
By road
Boat from the Gevaş shore.
Entry
€12 · from the place page
Best season
May–October (boats).

Sunset · Kars

Ani

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The ruined cathedral and churches stand on a grassy plateau above the Arpaçay gorge; late light warms the red stone.

On foot
Walk the paths across the plateau to the gorge edge.
By road
By car or taxi from Kars.
Entry
€8 · from the place page
Best season
May–October.

The restored walls of Harput Castle on their rock

Sunset · Elazığ

Harput Castle

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The old castle on the hill above Elazığ, with the plain spread out below.

On foot
Walk from Harput village.
By road
By car or bus from Elazığ, about 5 km.
Entry
Not verified
Best season
May–October.

Opening status and ticket not verified on a public page.

Point: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors)Photo: Dosseman / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0, resized

Sunset · Doğubayazıt

Ishak Pasha Palace

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The palace sits on a ledge above the plain with Mount Ararat on the horizon.

On foot
Walk from the car park.
By road
Taxi or minibus from Doğubayazıt.
Entry
€3 · from the place page
Best season
May–October.

Panorama · Tatvan

Nemrut Crater Lake

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A huge volcanic crater with a cold lake and a warm one inside.

On foot
Paths around the crater rim and down to the lakes.
By road
By car from Tatvan; the road may close with snow.
Entry
Not verified · from the place page
Best season
June–October.

Sunset · Erzurum

Palandöken ski resort

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The ski slopes above Erzurum look over the high plain.

On foot
Paths near the upper lifts.
By road
Road from Erzurum.
Entry
Not verified · from the place page
Best season
Winter for snow; summer for long views.

Sunset · Van

Van Fortress

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The Urartian citadel on its long rock looks over Lake Van — sunset over the lake is the classic view.

On foot
A climb up the rock.
By road
By taxi or minibus from Van.
Entry
€3 · from the place page
Best season
May–October.

Sunset · Gaziantep

Gaziantep Castle

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The castle mound in the middle of the old city.

On foot
Walk from the old bazaars.
By road
Tram or walk from the centre.
Entry
Not verified · from the place page
Best season
Spring and autumn.

Sunset · Halfeti

Halfeti and the Euphrates boat trip

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A terraced stone town above a green dam lake on the Euphrates; boats run in the late afternoon.

On foot
The riverside promenade and terraces.
By road
By car or dolmuş via Birecik.
Entry
Free · from the place page
Best season
Spring and autumn.

Sunset · Mardin

Mardin old town

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The stone town tumbles down the hillside above the Mesopotamian plain; terraces face south over the endless flat land.

On foot
Stepped lanes and terraces all over the old town.
By road
Walk; taxis stop on the main street.
Entry
Free · from the place page
Best season
Spring and autumn.

Sunrise · Sunset · Kahta

Mount Nemrut

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The giant stone heads of Antiochus I face both east and west, so people come for the sunrise or the sunset — check the Ministry's visiting hours.

On foot
A steep path from the car park to the summit terraces.
By road
By car or tour from Kahta or Malatya.
Entry
€10 · from the place page
Best season
May–October; the road can close with snow.

The two ancient columns on Şanlıurfa castle hill above the old city

Sunset · Şanlıurfa

Şanlıurfa Castle

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The castle hill above the sacred fish pools looks over the old city and the domes of the mosques.

On foot
Stairs from the Balıklıgöl gardens.
By road
Walk from the centre.
Entry
Not verified
Best season
Spring and autumn.

Opening status and ticket not verified on a public page.

Nearby: Balıklıgöl (Pool of Abraham)

Point: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors)Photo: Volker Höhfeld / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0, resized

How we chose

Spots

From our research list of 70 sunrise, sunset and photo spots. 54 already have a place page on this site, so the card links it; 10 are new and are listed only because OpenStreetMap has the hill, castle, lighthouse or bay in the right province.

Entry

For spots with a place page, the ticket line comes from that page (the operator's own figures). Shores are free by law (Coastal Law, art. 6). For everything else: “Not verified”.

Times and seasons

Today's times are calculated, not published by anyone. Walking and road notes and the best season are our own advice — check opening hours before planning a sunset at a ticketed site.

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