Grand Bazaar For many visitors, sightseeing in Istanbul is as much about shopping as museums and monumental attractions, and
Basilica Cistern The Basilica Cistern is one of Istanbul’s most surprising tourist attractions. This huge, palace-like underground hall, supported by
Blue Mosque (Sultan Ahmet Camii) Sultan Ahmet I’s grand architectural gift to his capital was this beautiful mosque, commonly known
Topkapi Palace First built by Mehmet the Conqueror in the 15th century, this glorious palace beside the Bosphorus was where
Aya Sofya It’s said that when the Byzantine Emperor Justinian entered his finished church for the first time in AD
Grand Bazaar This Genoese tower was built in the 14th century and is one of Istanbul’s most recognizable landmarks. Take the elevator
Üsküdar Istanbul’s Asian shore is easily reached by ferry from Eminönü dock across the Bosphorus. On an islet just off the
Istiklal Caddesi and Taksim Pedestrianized Istiklal Caddesi (Independence Street) is a bustling modern shopping street with a wealth of
