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Top 10 Must Do |
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1. Blue Mosque |
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1. Bosphorus Cruise |
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Built between 1609 and 1616, the historic Blue Mosque is the
largest and most famous mosque of Istanbul.
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Enjoy magical Istanbul and its
historical sights and attractions by taking a tour cruise up the
Bosphorus.
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2. Topkapi Palace |
2. Visit the Grand Bazaar |
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The
Topkapi Palace used to be the official residence of the Ottoman
Sultans in the city of Istanbul.
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The Grand Bazaar in Istanbul is one of
the largest covered markets in the world with 60 streets and
5000 shops.
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3. Chora Church |
3. Take a Turkish bath |
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This Byzantine Church was converted into a mosque in the 16th
century and became a museum in 1948.
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Istanbul is known for its Turkish bath
(Hammams). Visit one and take a bath in one of the historic
Hammans.
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4. Archeology Museum |
4. Try the Local Cuisine |
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More than 1 million objects are to be found in this museum,
representing almost all eras of civilizations worldwide.
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Try
the local cuisine in Istanbul and watch a traditional belly
dancing show afterwards, or during your dinner.
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5. Hippodrome |
5. Visit Egyptian Spice Market |
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The
Hippodrome was the centre of Constantinople, the former capital
of the Byzantine Empire.
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Visit the Istanbul's Egyptian Bazaar, or Spice Market, where you
can buy spices, seasonings and tea.
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6. Hagia Sophia |
6. Climb Galata Tower |
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The
Hagia Sophia was the largest cathedral in the world, later a
mosque and now a museum.
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Climb Galata Tower, where you will have a beautiful view of (historic)
Istanbul and its surroundings.
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7. Bosphorus Bridge |
7. Explore Beyoglu |
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The
famous Bosphorus bridge connects the European part of Istanbul
with the Asian, and spans the Bosphorus Strait.
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Explore Beyoğlu, the entertainment and night life district in
Istanbul, with many bars and clubs.
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8. Dolmabahce Palace |
8. Trip to Princes' Island |
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Built between 1843 and 1856, the Palace served as the
administrative center of the Ottoman Empire.
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Take a relaxing trip to Pinces' Island, nine islands of the
coast of Istanbul in the Sea of Marmara.
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9. Valens Aqueduct |
9. Istanbul City Tour |
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The
Valens Aqueduct provided water to Constantinople and has become
an important landmark in Istanbul.
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Take a city tour of Istanbul, by bus or by foot and explore this
historical city with its impressive history!
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10. Basilica Cistern |
10. Enjoy Istanbul at Night |
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The
Basilica Cistern is the largest of several hundred ancient
cisterns that lie beneath the city of Istanbul.
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Istanbul at night offers magical views of this ancient city and
its historic buildings and a lively nightlife.
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