Things to see in Istanbul - What to see in Istanbul

Neighborhoods in Istanbul

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The spectacular Istanbul is a huge city with many fascinating neighborhoods, full of character and personality. Of these Sultanahm

Gardens in Istanbul

Gülhane Park

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Gülhane Park is one of the most beautiful parks in Istanbul. Formerly it was the gardens of Topkapi Palace, also known as the Cour

Airports in Istanbul

Atatürk International Airport

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The cheapest way to fly to Turkey is to Atatürk International Airport, located near the center of Istanbul. The airport, as its na

Squares in Istanbul

Taksim Square

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Exiting the subway at dusk was spectacular. We went for a walk and for dinner and went to the Galata Tower, where we saw a fantast

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Palaces in Istanbul

Harem in Topkapi Palace

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The harem consists of around 300 rooms, several chapels and is the private area of the apartments of the Sultan, the forbidden.

Villages in Istanbul

Anadolu Kavağı

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Near Istanbul, just half an hour by ferry from the port of Eminönü, is this little fishing village. It's gorgeous, because despite

Bars in Istanbul

Beyoglú

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Beyoğlu is a district of Istanbul, Turkey, located on the European side of the city and separated from the old town (historic peni

Turkish Baths in Istanbul

Cemberlitas Hamami

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Less than a week ago I was with a group of friends in Istanbul, and as one would expect, we decided to go to a Turkish bath. We op

Castles in Istanbul

Yoros Castle

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The ruins of Anadolu castle are on top of the hill town that has the same name. To get here take one of the ferries that cross the

Mosques in Istanbul

Eyüp Sultan Mosque

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The Eyüp Sultan Mosque is the uncontested star of the Eyüp neighborhood. The mosque's interior houses the tomb of Abu Ayyub al-Ans

Harbors in Istanbul

Bridge on the Bosphorus

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In Istanbul there are many cruise deals for the Bosphorus canal. If you decide to take one I recommend a night cruise - all lit up

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Churches in Istanbul

Saint Stephen Bulgarian Orthodox Church

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On the banks of the Golden Horn, in the neighborhoods of Balat-antigus and Fernet, we found the church of St. Stephen of the Bulga

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Museums in Istanbul

Istanbul Archaeology Museums

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It is the perfect place to get lost in Istanbul if you're there at Easter week. It is much quieter than the Santa Sofia and the Bl

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Of Cultural Interest in Istanbul

Yalis and Ottoman Houses

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The word 'yali' comes from the Greek word 'coast' and is used to refer to the wooden summer residences in the Ottoman Empire that

Squares in Istanbul

Hippodrome of Constantinople

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The Hippodrome was the center of Byzantium's life for more than 1,200 years, and the Ottoman Empire for 400 years. It was also a v

Mosques in Istanbul

Sokollu Mehmet Pasha Mosque

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In December 2006 I went to Istanbul and saw this mosque, celebrating the cult which involved the Koranic school boys. It was a won

Historical Monuments in Istanbul

Egyptian Obelisk

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The oldest monument in Istanbul is the perfectly preserved Obelisk of Theodosius that was carved in Egypt (1479 BC) and placed in

Historical Monuments in Istanbul

Serpent Column

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South of the Obelisk of Theodosius there's a strange column that catches your eye immediately. The Serpentine Column was formerly

Things to do in Istanbul

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