One of the most important cities in the world.Istanbul has hosted many different civilizations until today. It carries the traces of all the civilizations it has hosted on its lands.Dozens of historical artifacts in Istanbul have turned Istanbul into a museum on its own. The places to visit in Istanbul, each district of which has a different beauty, do not end with counting. First It has many natural and historical beauties, especially palaces, mosques, museums, parks and gardens.
Topkapi palace
After Fatih Sultan Mehmet conquered Istanbul, its construction was started. The construction of the Palace, located at the tip of the Istanbul peninsula, was completed in 18 years. Topkapi Palace, located in Sarayburnu, is between the Bosphorus and the Golden Horn. It was used for 400 years as the educational, administrative and artistic center of the Ottoman Empire. Topkapı 1924 yılında müze olarak kullanılmaya başlanmıştır. It is the first museum of the Republic of Turkey. It is visited by thousands of tourists every year. Topkapi Palace was added to the UNESCO World Heritage list in 1985. It is one of the world’s largest palace museums.
Sultanahmet Square
The starting point of Istanbul tours is Sultanahmet Square. The square takes its name from the Blue Mosque. The square was used as a hippodrome during the Roman and Byzantine periods. The obelisks, such as the Obelisk, the Serpent Column, and the Knitted Obelisk, whose remains have survived, are used to divide the hippodrome into two.
Sultanahmet Mosque 
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Sultanahmet Mosque
The Blue Mosque is visited by thousands of local and foreign tourists. Inside, there are 21 thousand 43 Iznik tiles. The flooring has made the Blue Mosque appear blue. It is known to tourists as the Blue Mosque.
Basilica Cistern
The Head of Medusa, one of the most important works of the Roman period, is located here. The Basilica Cistern was used as a water source during the Byzantine period. It was also known as the Basilica Cistern because there is a Stoa Basilica on the cistern.
Hagia Sophia
Hagia Sophia is one of the most important and most visited structures in the history of world architecture that has survived to this day. This place, which is very special in terms of its splendor, architecture, historical and cultural value and the art world, is one of the unique symbols of Istanbul.
The building, which is considered one of the wonders of the world and also known as “Hagia Sophia”, is one of the frequent destinations of local and foreign tourists in Istanbul. With a trip to this place, it is possible to open the door of history and wander around the historical peninsula and plunge into daydreams.
First of all, Hagia Sophia is important with its architectural structure and size. Because at the time it was built, no basilica planned structure had a dome the size of Hagia Sophia’s dome and such a large interior.
Hagia Sophia, which is also considered the oldest cathedral in the world, has preserved the title of the largest cathedral in the world for about 1000 years since its construction.
Grand Bazaar
The Grand Bazaar was built during the reign of Mehmet the Conqueror.It was opened to increase the income of the Ottoman Empire. Over time, the bazaar has become one of the most important trade centers in the region. The Grand Bazaar is the oldest shopping center in the world.
Galata tower
Galata Kulesi her yıl binlerce turist tarafından ziyaret edilmektedir. Bizans imparatoru Anastasius tarafından 528 yılında fener kulesi olarak inşa edilmiştir. Tarih boyunca esir barınağı, rasathane, yangın kulesi olarak kullanılmıştır. Galata Kulesi yapıldığı dönemin en uzun kulesidir. Tarih boyunca yangınlardan dolayı bir çok kez yıkılmış ve tekrar inşa edilmiştir.
Maiden’s Tower
The Maiden’s Tower is one of the symbols of Istanbul. It has always found a place in the enchanting photographs of the Bosphorus.The tower is the symbol of love and elegance in Istanbul. The Maiden’s Tower was used as a quarantine, exile, and defense castle during the Ottoman period.For those who want to have a romantic activity in Istanbul, Kuledebar awaits its visitors on the top floor. In addition, the Maiden’s Tower has historical stories. We will share these stories on our site soon. Stay tuned. :)
Taksim Square
Taksim Square is one of the liveliest spots in Istanbul.The square is in the shape of a circle and there is the Republic Monument in the middle. One side of the monument describes the War of Independence and the other side of Turkey after the proclamation of the Republic. Taksim is a place famous for its historical passages. You can meet your needs cheaply from the passages where souvenirs, jewellery, bookstores and many more shops are located.
Istiklal Street
It is the most popular street of Istanbul. It is a pedestrian-only street where nostalgic trams run. It is surrounded by historical embassy buildings allocated to consulates during the republican period. Istiklal Street offers 24-hour entertainment life with its cafes, bars, restaurants, art centers, cinemas, shopping centers and historical texture.
Suleymaniye Mosque
It was built between 1551-1557 by the order of Suleiman the Magnificent. Süleymaniye Mosque is the work of Mimar Sinan. Architect Sinan has thought of the Mosque down to the smallest details. For weeks he has adjusted the acoustics using empty cubes. He developed ideas for using the soot from oil lamps as ink. Süleymaniye Mosque is a mosque that arouses admiration for these and other reasons.
Dolmabahçe Palace
It is the place where Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the founder of the Turkish Republic, died. The palace has a great place in the hearts of the Turkish people. For this reason, Dolmabahçe Palace is one of the most emotional places on the list of places to visit in Istanbul.
Dolmabahçe Palace was built in 1856 on the order of Sultan Abdülmecit. Abdülmecit wanted this palace to have a European style. The construction of the palace, which has 285 rooms, 26 halls, 6 baths and 68 toilets, was very expensive for the sultan.
On November 10, 1938, Mustafa Kemal Atatürk passed away in room 71. Today, when you go to Dolmabahçe Palace, you can see this room and personal belongings of Atatürk.
Bosphorus
One of the first places that comes to mind when Istanbul is mentioned is the Bosphorus. We can say that it is the place that adds all its beauty to Istanbul.
Tours are organized in the Bosphorus, which stretches between Anadolu Hisarı and Rumeli Hisarı. You can join the Bosphorus tours organized by the City Lines round trip. There are two types of tours, long and short. Even moonlight tours are organized so that you can see the beauty of the Bosphorus in the evening.
If you want to watch the Bosphorus from afar, you can go to Büyükada, Heybeliada or Kınalıada and enjoy the cruise. You can also eat at the restaurants with a Bosphorus view while watching the beauty of the scenery.
Eminonu
Eminönü is one of the most famous districts of the city. Eminönü is surrounded by the Rüstem Pasha Mosque and the Süleymaniye Mosque. Located within the borders of the Historic Peninsula, the district also hosts many places that we have added to our list of places to visit in Istanbul. In other words, you will inevitably fall on your way to this district.
When you come to Eminönü, you should never return without first sitting on the stools of the restaurants lined up on the Golden Horn Bridge and eating fish and bread. If you don’t eat, you don’t come to Istanbul. :) At the same time, you can buy bagels for the seagulls and feed them while standing on the Golden Horn and watching the view. After fulfilling another Istanbul classic, you can go shopping in the shops where you can find everything you are looking for in Eminönü.
Ortakoy Mosque
It’s time for the main character of the famous Ortaköy photographs. Everyone who goes to Ortaköy must take a picture of the landscape that includes this mosque. It was built by Sultan Abdülmecit in 1853.
