The most beautiful places in Istanbul
The best of Istanbul
Istanbul, the traditional gate of the Orient, offers plenty of beautiful places to see – ranging from spectacular mosques to the famous Grand Bazaar. At the same time it has a very picturesque location on both sides of the Strait of Bosphorus. It is a city that is located both in Europe and Asia. Come and see the most beautiful places to see in Istanbul
Hagia Sofia
The former largest cathedral of the world
Hagia Sofia – The Temple of God's Wisdom was the largest cathedral in the world for nearly a thousand years. It was rebuilt to a mosque and then to a museum. It is one of the most important sacral monuments in the world. You can find it in the center of Istanbul continue reading
Blue Mosque
The largest mosque in Istanbul
The Sultan Ahmed Mosque is known as the Blue Mosque. It is the largest mosque in Istanbul. It is the only one mosque in Turkey, which has six minarets. It is one of Istanbul's largest and most famous landmarks. Non-Muslims can also visit it continue reading
Topkapi Palace
The most famous palace in Turkey
Topkapi Palace was the main seat of Ottoman sultans for almost 400 years. It is exposed in a tactical position above the Strait of Bosphorus at the very top of the Golden Horn. It is one of Istanbul's most visited tourist attractions with many unique exhibits continue reading
Dolmabahçe Palace
Modern Sultan Palace
The Dolmabahçe Palace is located directly on the Straits of the Bosphorus in Besiktas district. It was the modern seat of Ottoman sultans after they moved from the famous Topkapi Palace. You will find here beautiful interiors richly decorated. It is one of the most interesting buildings in Istanbul continue reading
Grand Bazaar in Istanbul
The most famous oriental bazaar of the world
The whole Orient is famous for its huge bazaars full of spices, nuts, jewelery etc. – simply everything you can think of. The most famous and largest of these are in Istanbul. The entire bazaar is covered and really very extensive – you can really spend a lot of time here. You will find it in the very center of the city just a short walk from the Blue Mosque continue reading
Bosphorus
The Strait of Istanbul
The Bosphorus is the famous strait separating Europe from Asia. On both banks of the Straits is located the largest Turkish city of Istanbul. The strait is bridged by four monumental bridges. There is also good sea transport and urban public transport. There are many guard castles such as Rumeli Feneri, Garipçe Kalesi, Rumeli Kavağı, Yoros and Rumeli continue reading
Galata Tower
The former tallest building of Istanbul
The Galata Tower is the most significant monument of the northern part of Istanbul. With its seventy meters it was the tallest building of the city. It now serves as a nice sight for the Bosphorus and the city continue reading
İstiklal Avenue
The most famous street in Istanbul
Perhaps the most famous street in Istanbul is the Istiklal (Istiklal Caddesi) avenue. You will find it north of the Galata Tower. It is a very busy avenue leading to Taksim Square, the center of a modern part of Istanbul. Istiklal is a pedestrian zone, where the historic tram rides as an tourist attraction. continue reading
Valens Aqueduct
The most famous Roman monument in Istanbul
Valens aqueduct is undoubtedly the most prestigious Roman monument in Istanbul. This water feeder worked both in the Byzantine Empire and the Ottoman Empire. There is a busy road beneath him. It can climb on it and then it is a good prospect continue reading
Mausoleum of Sultan Suleyman the Magnificent
Tomb of the most important sultan of the Ottomans
In Istanbul, you will find a number of mausoleas or tombs of the Sultans. The most prominent among them is the Sultan of Suleiman the Magnificent. The tomb is adjacent to the famous Suleiman mosque. You will find it west of the Golden Horn. continue reading
