Open air museums in Turkey

Rumeli Hisarı, also known as Rumelian Castle, is a fortress located in the north of the Bebek district in Istanbul, Turkey. This historical site is situated on a hill in the Rumelian part of the Bosphorus and is named after the surrounding neighborhood. The fortress was built by the Ottoman Sultan Mehmed II between 1451 and 1452, prior to the fall of Constantinople.

This cave town is where Christians and Muslims once lived together. It was abandoned in the 1950s, when life in the caves became too dangerous. Admire the rock-cut dwellings, religious and secular chambers, and note the wall paintings. It's a great place for rock climbers and hikers.

The Yesemek Quarry and Sculpture Workshop is an open-air museum and archaeological site located in Gaziantep Province, Turkey. This site was a quarry during Hittite times and is now a significant historical and cultural attraction. It offers visitors a unique opportunity to explore the ancient Near East's largest known stonemasonry workshop.

Altınköy Açık Hava Müzesi, situated in the Altındağ district of Ankara, offers a unique opportunity to experience the rural life of Turkey. The museum was built by the Altındağ Municipality to highlight the importance of preserving the culture and traditions of villages that are at risk of disappearing due to rapid urbanization.

As of the end of 2008, the Isparta Museum boasts a collection of 17,976 artifacts. This includes 2,953 archaeological pieces, 2,352 ethnographic items, and 1,2671 coins. This diverse collection offers visitors a comprehensive insight into the region's rich history and culture.

The Batman Museum boasts a collection of 450 items, which are organized into three exhibition halls. The first hall covers the Paleolithic and Neolithic periods, the second hall displays items from the Ilısu Dam excavations, and the third hall showcases items from the city of Hasankeyf.

This museum was created in 1948 in the ruins of ancient ruins of Kyzikos. The local findings from Hellenistic and Roman era are on display.

Aslantepe Tumulus, alternatively referred to as Arslantepe, is a significant archaeological site in Turkey. This 5,000-year-old tumulus is situated in the Malatya Province, within the Eastern Anatolia Region. It offers a unique opportunity to explore the rich history and culture of the region.

The Karatepe-Aslantaş Open-Air Museum is a unique outdoor museum located in the Osmaniye Province of Turkey. It is situated within the Karatepe-Aslantaş National Park, offering visitors a chance to explore historical artifacts in a natural setting. The museum is named after the location, Karatepe, which translates to 'black hill', and Aslantaş, meaning 'lion stone', referring to the lion figure on stone sculptures found in the area.