City guide
Istanbul
The only major city built across two continents, running from the historic peninsula to the shores of the Bosphorus; it served in turn as the capital of the Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman empires. Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque and Topkapı Palace are gathered around the same square, and this part of the historic peninsula is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
TürkiyeSuggested stay: 1 day
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Highlights
- Hagia Sophia
- Sultanahmet Mosque (Blue Mosque)
- Topkapi Palace
- Grand Bazaar
- Galata Tower
- Istiklal Street
- Dolmabahçe Palace
- Bosphorus cruise
- Kadıköy
- Fener-Balat
Places to see
- Hagia Sophia
- Sultanahmet Mosque (Blue Mosque)
- Topkapi Palace
- Grand Bazaar
- Galata Tower
- Dolmabahçe Palace
Tours that include this city
- Istanbul Tour · 6 nights
- Türkiye Tour · 6 nights