🇹🇷 These are the 12 highlights of Istanbul:
Basilica Cistern
This ancient underground cistern impresses with its hundreds of marble columns and the mystical atmosphere that once ensured the water supply of the imperial palace.
Blue Mosque
The Sultan Ahmed Mosque is famous for its six minarets and the tens of thousands of blue Iznik tiles that bathe the interior in a fascinating light.
Bosphorus Bridge
This monumental suspension bridge connects the continents of Europe and Asia and offers a spectacular view across the Bosporus strait, especially at night.
Dolmabahçe Palace
The magnificent palace on the banks of the Bosphorus served as the administrative center of the Ottoman Empire in the 19th century and impresses with its European architectural style and opulent crystal chandeliers.
Galata Tower
The medieval Genoese tower overlooks the Beyoğlu district and offers visitors an unparalleled 360-degree panoramic view of the Golden Horn and the historic peninsula.
Grand Bazaar
One of the largest and oldest covered markets in the world, with its thousands of shops, invites you on a journey of discovery through spices, carpets, jewelry and traditional handicrafts.
Hagia Sophia
Once the largest church in Christendom and later a mosque, this architectural wonder of the world with its enormous dome is considered a symbol of Istanbul's eventful history.
Hippodrome of Constantinople
The former center of public life in ancient Constantinople now houses historical monuments such as the Egyptian Obelisk and the Serpent Column.
Maiden's Tower
The legendary tower on a small island in the Bosphorus is one of the city's most romantic landmarks and looks back on a history of over 2000 years as a lighthouse and quarantine station.
Spice Bazaar
Also known as the Egyptian Bazaar, this market enchants the senses with the scents of exotic spices, teas, nuts and the finest Turkish sweets such as lokum.
Süleymaniye Mosque
Designed by the architect Sinan, the mosque sits majestically atop one of the city's seven hills and is considered one of the most perfect examples of Ottoman architecture.
Topkapi Palace
The centuries-long power center of the Ottoman sultans now houses a museum with precious treasures, the famous harem, and offers sweeping views of the sea.
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