Turkey is a country of great diversity, in terms of both culture and economics. Big cities usually enjoy a more modern, western-style culture and a wide array of economical options, while this is not always true for smaller eastern and southeastern towns.

The most significant Turkish city is definitely Istanbul, with a population of 15 million, covering different ethnicities, religions and backgrounds. Istanbul is the economical and industrial center of Turkey. Capital Ankara is the second biggest city with a population of 6 million. Ankara is a newer city that hosts many government organizations, and has a more organized structure compared to the two thousand years old city of Istanbul.

Izmir, Antalya, Bursa and Adana are among the other big cities in Turkey, each with unique characteristics and a wide array of attractions. You can browse through our galleries to see and learn more about these cities.