The most complete urbex map of Turkey available — 200+ verified GPS locations spanning the fairy chimney valleys and abandoned cave churches of Cappadocia, the Belle Époque orphanage ruins on the Princes' Islands of Istanbul, the 583-castle ghost town of Burj Al Babas, the ancient city of Ani abandoned for centuries on the Armenian border and the derelict Ottoman yalı mansions of the Bosphorus. Every location in our Turkey Urbex Map has been verified, rated for access and documented with explorer notes — and the map also covers Cyprus.
What's Inside the Turkey Urbex Map
200+ GPS locations covering every major category of Turkish abandonment — from Byzantine cave churches to modern ghost towns and Ottoman imperial ruins:
| Category | What's Mapped | Highlights |
|---|---|---|
| 🏛️ Ancient & Byzantine | Cave churches, underground cities, ancient ruins | Cappadocia cave churches, Derinkuyu, Çavuşin, Ani |
| 🏰 Ottoman Heritage | Abandoned yalı mansions, Ottoman villas, palaces | Bosphorus yalılar, Prinkipo Orphanage, derelict konaks |
| 🏚️ Ghost Towns | Abandoned villages, population exchange sites, modern ghost towns | Burj Al Babas, 1923 exchange villages, Hasankeyf |
| 🏭 Industrial Sites | Factories, mines, industrial heritage | Abandoned factories Istanbul, Zonguldak coal, Karabük steel |
| 🪖 Military Sites | Decommissioned bases, Cold War infrastructure, WWI sites | Gallipoli heritage, decommissioned NATO bases, Cold War radar |
| 🏨 Hotels & Resorts | Abandoned coastal resorts, thermal spa infrastructure | Derelict Aegean resorts, thermal spa complexes |
Coverage by Zone
| Zone | What's Mapped | Highlights |
|---|---|---|
| Istanbul & Marmara | Ottoman mansions, Princes' Islands, industrial sites | Prinkipo Orphanage, Bosphorus yalılar, Haydarpaşa station |
| Cappadocia & Central Anatolia | Cave churches, underground cities, fairy chimney valleys | Çavuşin, Zelve, Ihlara valley, Derinkuyu unmapped sections |
| Aegean & Mediterranean Coast | Abandoned Greek villages, coastal villas, resort ruins | 1923 exchange villages, derelict Aegean resort hotels |
| Eastern Turkey | Ancient abandoned cities, Armenian heritage, military sites | Ani ruins, Hasankeyf, Armenian church ruins |
| Northwest Turkey (Bolu, Black Sea) | Ghost town developments, industrial coal heritage | Burj Al Babas Mudurnu, Zonguldak coal infrastructure |
| Cyprus (Bonus) | Varosha ghost town, Nicosia buffer zone, British bases | Varosha hotels, Nicosia airport, Ledra Palace |
How the Map Works
After purchase you receive instant access to the digital map — compatible with Google Maps, Maps.me and any GPS application on iOS or Android. Each location includes precise GPS coordinates, an access rating and explorer notes. Download for offline use before heading into Cappadocia's valleys, eastern Turkey or the Mudurnu forest around Burj Al Babas, where mobile coverage can be unreliable.
❓ FAQ
Is the Turkey Urbex Map compatible with my phone?
Compatible with Google Maps, Apple Maps, Maps.me and any GPS application on iOS or Android. We recommend downloading Maps.me with Turkey offline maps before exploring Cappadocia's valleys, the Mudurnu forest near Burj Al Babas or eastern Turkey, where mobile coverage is unreliable.
Does the map include Cyprus?
Yes — the Turkey Urbex Map includes Cyprus locations, including the Varosha ghost town in Famagusta, the Nicosia buffer zone heritage sites and the Ledra Palace Hotel. All Cyprus GPS coordinates are included in the same download.
How long does it take to explore the main Turkey urbex sites?
Turkey is a large country — Istanbul alone deserves 2–3 days (Princes' Islands + Bosphorus yalılar + industrial sites). Add 3 days for Cappadocia, a day for Burj Al Babas en route between Istanbul and Ankara, and 3–5 days for eastern Turkey (Ani, Hasankeyf). A comprehensive Turkey urbex road trip takes 2–3 weeks.
Turkey Urbex Map — 200+ GPS Locations
- ✓ 200+ verified GPS locations — Turkey & Cyprus
- ✓ Istanbul, Cappadocia, Eastern Turkey and beyond
- ✓ Instant access after purchase
- ✓ Free updates forever
9,99€
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