Istanbul, Turkey Travel Guide

Istanbul is the largest city in Turkey. Due to its size and location, it is also the only major city to be considered transcontinental, as it is technically located in both Europe and Asia. It is considered the largest city in Europe as well as the Middle East, and the sixth largest city in the world by population. Istanbul is one of the most culturally significant cities in the world, as it has a long history in which it was called Byzantium and Constantinople, capitals of two of the most powerful empires at the time. The historic centre of Istanbul is the city’s most significant tourist destination, and contains a large number of historic buildings that indicate the city’s rich culture.

Here are some of the top places to visit in Istanbul

1. Aya Sofya
2. Topkapı Palace (Topkapı Sarayı)
3. Blue Mosque (Sultan Ahmet Camii)
4. Basilica Cistern (Yerebatan Sarnıçı)
5. Hippodrome
6. Istanbul Archaeology Museum
7. Grand Bazaar (Kapalı Çarşı)
8. Spice Bazaar (Mısır Çarşısı)
9. Dolmabahçe Palace
10. Museum of Turkish and Islamic Arts (Türk ve Islam Eserleri Müzesi)

Things to do in Istanbul

1. Visit the Spice Bazaar.
2. Go to a whirling dervish show.
3. Listen to the call of prayer between the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia.
4. Ride the red street car.
5. Take a boat tour down the Bosphorus.
6. Order Turkish chicken breast pudding.
7. Visit Little Hagia Sophia.
8. Go underground at the Basilica Cistern.
9. Indulge your sweet tooth with baklava.
10. Enjoy the view from Galata Tower.

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Kane Parker

I'm a fellow at the Travel Center in London, which is a leading European travel company established in 1987 by Moresand Ltd. I have been writing contents based on holidays and tours for the last five years at Travel Center. My passion is to help people who love travelling and are looking for the ideal travel tips on destinations all around the world. Like a lot of people, I hoped travel would solve everything. I set off - convinced my trip would be all about incredible, life-changing moments; ones full of sunsets and rainbows and meaningful experiences. Instead, I stumbled headfirst into a disaster.