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Europe
Istanbul
Turkey
Best time June – October
Best for History · Food · Shopping
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AUTUMN · 19° / 16°C
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The Place
Istanbul, Turkey
City introduction
Where East meets West across the Bosphorus. Istanbul is the only city spanning two continents — Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Grand Bazaar, and Bosphorus cruises. A living museum of Byzantine and Ottoman history with one of the world's great culinary scenes.
Getting there
Getting to Istanbul
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Flights
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Explore
Explore Istanbul
Things to do · Stays · Food
Things to see in Istanbul
Attractions
01Hagia Sophia
A 6th-century Byzantine cathedral turned imperial mosque, now a functioning grand mosque famed for its massive dome.
Type Historic site
Admission Paid admission
Best time (city) Apr-May
Suggested city stay 4 days
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02Blue Mosque
The 17th-century Sultan Ahmed Mosque, known for its six minarets and blue Iznik tile interior.
Type Temple
Admission Free entry
Best time (city) Apr-May
Suggested city stay 4 days
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03Topkapi Palace
Former residence of Ottoman sultans for four centuries, now a museum overlooking the Bosphorus.
Type Museum
Admission Paid admission
Best time (city) Apr-May
Suggested city stay 4 days
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04Grand Bazaar
One of the world's oldest and largest covered markets, with thousands of shops in vaulted lanes.
Type Market
Admission Free entry
Best time (city) Apr-May
Suggested city stay 4 days
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05Basilica Cistern
A vast 6th-century underground Byzantine water reservoir supported by 336 ancient columns.
Type Historic site
Admission Paid admission
Best time (city) Apr-May
Suggested city stay 4 days
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06Galata Tower
A medieval Genoese stone tower in Beyoglu offering panoramic views over the Golden Horn.
Type Landmark
Admission Paid admission
Best time (city) Apr-May
Suggested city stay 4 days
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