Which museums and ancient cities in Türkiye will remain free in 2027?

Türkiye’s Ministry of Culture and Tourism has published 2027 admission prices for museums and archaeological sites. Some will remain free for foreign tourists, including 31 ancient cities and archaeological zones.

Amid regular news of rising admission prices at Turkish museums, some sites in the country remain free even for foreign visitors. The latest circular from Türkiye’s Ministry of Culture and Tourism listing 2027 admission prices for museums and archaeological sites also names sites that will remain free, including for tourists from Russia.

Ethnographic museums and historic mansions account for the largest number of free sites, with 37 locations. Atatürk memorial house museums lead the list, with 16 sites open in nearly every major city, from Antalya to Rize.

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Ancient ruins and archaeological zones rank second, with 31 sites offering free admission to foreign visitors. Tourists can freely explore many ancient Lycian, Carian and Roman cities, including Arycanda, Pinara and Sobesos.

Historic fortresses, towers and rock monasteries rank third, with 10 sites, including the imposing Harput and Hoşap fortresses. The remainder of the list consists of central urban archaeological museums and memorials. The list was prepared on the basis of the ministry’s circular, and the Association of Tour Operators of Russia published a detailed guide for tourists based on it.