Istanbul photo.Photo by Cheryl W, USA
Since we went on our tour Sunday and the Grand Baz...Photo by Tonia N, USA
Insider's Istanbul: Galata Tower by Jorge Dalmau v...Photo by Creative Commons
We took the train/metro to Kabatas and from th...Photo by Rick and Ildy Vinas, USA
Topkai - Islamic Decoration - in Name of GODPhoto by Mohee J
This suspension bridge which is similar to the ...Photo by Rick and Ildy Vinas, USA
Atatürk memorial Photo by Samo T, Slovenia
Cruise ship Photo by Joseph C
ANZAC graveyard Photo by Anna H
Beylerbeyi PAlace Photo by Krishnan Vaitheeswaran, Australia
Memorial Photo by Robyn, Australia
ANZAC Cove near Gallipoli.Photo by Anonymous
Istanbul by Night dinner and Show, Folk Dancers...Photo by Sharon S
Tony and Di at the memorial with the Agean Sea in ...Photo by Tony M, Australia
It was really beautiful!Photo by Anonymous
Colours! Photo by Krishnan Vaitheeswaran, Australia
A view of the famous Blue Mosque. Photo by Steven L
Blue MosquePhoto by Hana
ANZAC memorial at ANZAC Cove Photo by Jeremy R
This is my traveling companion and the background ...Photo by Raymond G, Philippines
Istanbul
Attractions
Istanbul Attractions
Our list of noteworthy Istanbul attractions and places to see in Istanbul, from the must-see tourist landmarks to the top local attractions.
Sultanahmet District
Leave the present day behind and take a wander around Old Istanbul, the wonderful old Sultanahmet district. This World Heritage-listed district is crammed ... Continue Reading »
Topkapi Sarayi (Cannon Gate Palace)
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Synonymous with Ottoman style architecture, the Topkapi Palace in Istanbul is one of the most historically relevant landmarks, and today sits as one of ... Continue Reading »
Blue Mosque (Sultan Ahmet Camii)
Sultan Ahmet Camii, the Blue Mosque, was built by the sultan of the same name to out-wow the adjacent Aya Sofia. Built in the early 1600s, on the site of ... Continue Reading »
Grand Bazaar (Kapali Carsisi)
The Grand Bazaar, or Kapali Carsisi, is the mother of all markets, a treasure trove of gifts, souvenirs, essentials and fripperies. Heading into the ... Continue Reading »
Hagia Sophia (Aya Sofya)
Hagia Sophia (or Aya Sofya) is one of the world’s most beautiful buildings, built to be the world’s largest place of worship by Emperor Justinian in 532 ... Continue Reading »
Istanbul Cruise Port
The legendary city of Istanbul straddles Europe and Asia, washed by the Bosphorus on the Sea of Marmara. Sail past the minarets and domes to dock near the ... Continue Reading »
Gallipoli
For many Australians and New Zealanders visitors, Gallipoli is the focus of their trip to Turkey. During World War I, the tiny cove on the Dardanelles was ... Continue Reading »
Galata Tower
The medieval Galata Tower adds a fairytale element to the hilly Beyoğlu district, on the north side of the Golden Horn. Capped with a conical tiled ... Continue Reading »
Bosphorus
Bosphorus, or the Istanbul Strait, functions not just as a border between Europe and Asia, but as one of the most beautiful sites in all of Turkey. Lined with ... Continue Reading »
Yerebatan Sarayi (Basilica Cistern)
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Atmospheric music, rosy flood lighting and the lilting sound of water lapping on marble – entering the Yerebatan Sarayi - or Basilica Cistern, is an ... Continue Reading »
Egyptian Spice Market
The heady scents of saffron, cloves, sugar and spice fill the air at the Egyptian Spice Bazaar & Market, or Misir Carsisi, one of Istanbul's oldest ... Continue Reading »
Dolmabahce Palace (Dolmabahce Sarayi)
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When the Ottoman sultans wanted to update their living space, they moved from the sprawling Topkapi complex on Seraglio Point to the more classically ... Continue Reading »
Golden Horn
The Golden Horn separates European Istanbul’s two major districts of Beyoglu, on the north bank, and Sultanahmet to the south. This legendary body of ... Continue Reading »
Archaeological Museums (Arkeoloji Muzeleri )
Crammed with artworks and artifacts from over the millennia, Istanbul’s Archaeology Museum is housed in a complex of three buildings in gardens formerly ... Continue Reading »
Bursa
Standout architectural gems in Bursa include the Green Mosque (Yesil Camii) and Green Tomb (Yesil Turbe), early examples of the Ottoman style and featuring ... Continue Reading »
Istanbul Suggested Itineraries Written by Viator
Bosphorus Cruises Written by Viator
Authentic Istanbul Written by Simona
- Self catered holiday accommodation in Istanbul from Owners Direct
- Top Things To Do in Istanbul
- Istanbul News in English from Hurriyet Daily
