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Arkeoloji Müzesi 
Step into this vast repository of spectacular finds, housed in... Be the first to write a review |
Museums / Galleries | Sultanahmet: The Historic Center |
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Aya Sofya
This soaring edifice is perhaps the greatest work of Byzantine... Be the first to write a review |
Religious Sites | Sultanahmet: The Historic Center |
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Blue Mosque
Only after you enter the Blue Mosque do you understand why it... Be the first to write a review |
Religious Sites | Sultanahmet: The Historic Center |
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Çiragan Sarayi
This palace—now Istanbul's most luxurious hotel—was... Be the first to write a review |
Castles / Palaces | Karaköy and the Lower Bosphorus |
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The Column of Constantine
This column stood at the center of what was a large circular... Be the first to write a review |
Markets / Bazaars | The Bazaar Area and Environs |
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Divan Edebiyati Müzesi
This museum houses a small collection of instruments and other... Be the first to write a review |
Museums / Galleries | Beyoglu: Istanbul's New Town |
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Dolmabahçe Sarayi
The name means "filled-in garden," from the fact that Sultan... Write a review | Avg. member rating: 4.4/5 |
Castles / Palaces | Karaköy and the Lower Bosphorus |
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Egyptian Bazaar
This enticing collection of stalls, also known as the Spice Market... Be the first to write a review |
Markets / Bazaars | The Bazaar Area and Environs |
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Eyüp Cami
Muslim pilgrims from all over the world make their way to the... Be the first to write a review |
Religious Sites | Western Districts |
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Galata Tower
The area around the Galata Tower was a thriving Italian settlement... Be the first to write a review |
Military Sites | Beyoglu: Istanbul's New Town |
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Grand Bazaar
It's said that this early version of a shopping mall is the largest... Be the first to write a review |
Markets / Bazaars | The Bazaar Area and Environs |
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Grand Bazaar
Take care, care, a deep breath and plunge into this maze of 65... Be the first to write a review |
Markets / Bazaars | The Bazaar Area and Environs |
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The Great Walls
The walls of Constantinople were the greatest fortifications... Be the first to write a review |
Castles / Palaces | Western Districts |
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Istanbul Modern
A converted warehouse on the shores of the Golden Horn showcases... Be the first to write a review |
Museums / Galleries | Karaköy and the Lower Bosphorus |
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Istiklal Caddesi
Once known as "Le Grande Rue de Pera," lively Istiklal Caddesi... Be the first to write a review |
Neighborhoods / Streets | Beyoglu: Istanbul's New Town |
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Kariye Müzesi
The dazzling mosaics and frescoes in the former Church of the... Write a review | Avg. member rating: 4.8/5 |
Museums / Galleries | Western Districts |
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Rüstem Pasa Cami
When you're ready to take a break from bazaar haggling, follow... Be the first to write a review |
Religious Sites | The Bazaar Area and Environs |
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Süleymaniye Cami
Perched on a hilltop near Istanbul University, the largest mosque... Be the first to write a review |
Religious Sites | The Bazaar Area and Environs |
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Topkapi Sarayi
This vast palace on Seraglio Point, above the confluence of the... Write a review | Avg. member rating: 3.0/5 |
Castles / Palaces | Sultanahmet: The Historic Center |
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Yerebatan Sarnici
The great problem with the site of Byzantium was the lack of... Be the first to write a review |
Archaeological Sites | Sultanahmet: The Historic Center |
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