Zen Vibes

14 Turkey Color by Number Pages (Free Printables)

By Zen Vibes Editors · Published · Updated

If you want a color by number set that feels like a little trip, this one is easy to hand over. A small child can start with Mount Ararat at sunrise, the hot air balloons, or the Turkish tea tray and feel successful fast, because the shapes are broad and the number key stays simple.

As kids settle in, the scenes open up. The Bosphorus ferry gives them a big boat and clear water shapes to fill, while the Blue Mosque courtyard and Galata Tower view bring in more little sections without getting too busy. Older kids who want something a bit richer can move to the Cappadocia cave home, the Ephesus library ruins, or the bright white steps of the Pamukkale terraces.

What makes this set different from something like dinosaurs is the calm, place-based feeling. These pages are less about action and more about looking closely at buildings, landscapes, and familiar objects from Turkey. Our favorite is the Turkish tea tray, which has that nice everyday look that still feels special once the colors are filled in.

Designs
14
Paper sizes
US Letter and A4
Difficulty
very easy to easy
Ages
2 to 7
Use
Free for personal, classroom, and therapy use

Compiled by Zen Vibes Editors.

How to print these pages

  1. Pick the paper size that matches what is in your printer: US Letter or A4.
  2. Open the PDF and choose Print. Set scale to 100 percent or “actual size” (not “fit to page”).
  3. Plain copy paper works for crayons and pencils. Use heavier cardstock for markers or paint.

Print at actual size on plain paper. Crayons work well for the broad early pages, while pencils help on the smaller spaces in the landmark scenes.

Where to start

For little hands, begin with Mount Ararat sunrise or the hot air balloons. The number areas are roomy, and the pictures read clearly even before every space is colored.

If your child likes everyday objects more than landscapes, the Turkish tea tray is a gentle place to begin. It feels warm and recognizable, which helps some kids stick with the key a little longer.

Good picks for a class topic on Turkey

The Bosphorus ferry, Blue Mosque courtyard, and Ephesus library ruins work well when you want pages that connect to places people can point out and talk about. Kids can color first, then share what they notice about boats, towers, courtyards, and old stone buildings.

This set also gives you a nice spread of scenes, so not every child is working on the same kind of picture. Some will go straight for the landmarks, while others will like the softer look of Pamukkale or the tucked-in feel of the Cappadocia cave home.

For kids who want a calmer challenge

Once a child is ready for more than the very easiest pages, Galata Tower view and Whirling Dervish Hall give them smaller spaces to follow without feeling crowded. They suit the kid who likes staying inside the lines and watching the whole picture come together piece by piece.

Ideas for using these pages

  • Match each finished page to a map of Turkey by finding places like Cappadocia, Ephesus, Pamukkale, and Istanbul.
  • Set out tea time after coloring the Turkish tea tray page, then let kids describe which colors they chose and why.
  • Use the hot air balloons, ferry, and tower pages to sort scenes into sky, water, and city groups after coloring.

Questions about this set

Which pages are best for a preschooler?
Start with Mount Ararat sunrise, Hot Air Balloons, Turkish Tea Tray, or Bosphorus Ferry. Those pages have broader spaces and a simpler look, so young kids can follow the color key without getting worn out.
Are these pages more about places or about people?
Mostly places and sights, with buildings, landscapes, and a few everyday objects. The Whirling Dervish Hall brings in people, but the set as a whole leans toward scenes from around Turkey.
Do I need colored pencils for this set?
Not always. Crayons are fine for the simpler pages, but pencils can make the smaller numbered spaces easier on pages like Galata Tower View or Blue Mosque Courtyard.

Usage: All designs in this set are original Zen Vibes drawings. Free for personal, classroom, and therapy use. Full terms of use.