Cities that must be visited according to İlber Ortaylı

As someone who has traveled to and seen many of Turkey's cities famous for their historical riches, İlber Ortaylı shared the cities he visits frequently and insists must be seen.

Here are the 2 Turkish cities that İlber Ortaylı says you must visit and see...

According to Prof. Dr. İlber Ortaylı, the two Turkish cities in the world that must be seen are known to be Bukhara and Samarkand. So, in which countries are these two historical cities located?

Samarkand, which has hosted important figures in Turkish and Islamic history, is the second-largest city in Uzbekistan. According to Ortaylı, Samarkand is among the two Turkish cities in the world that must be seen.

Samarkand is designated as a "Crossroads of Cultures" on the UNESCO World Heritage List and is covered with breathtaking architectural works. The city of Samarkand, which possesses some of the world's most intricate and elegant architecture, has become a true tourism hub for the entire world.

Bukhara, one of the most ancient cities in Uzbekistan with its historical and cultural fabric preserved for centuries, is, according to Prof. Dr. İlber Ortaylı, among the two Turkic cities in the world that must be seen.

Bukhara is a historic city that is one of the oldest settlements in Central Asia and is currently located within the borders of Uzbekistan. Archaeological findings have shown that the city's history dates back at least 2500 years.