Sightseeing in Istanbul - what to see. Complete travel guide
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Sultan Ahmed Mosque, Topkapi Palace, Eyup Sultan Mosque, Dolmabahce Palace, Grand Bazaar, Beylerbeyi Palace, as well as many others, they all become the world's cultural heritage objects and remain as iconic monuments for Istanbul …
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Topkapi
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The construction of Basilica of the Divine Wisdom or Hagia Sofia
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It is hard to find a more flamboyant oriental city than Istanbul. This amazing place is also perfect for a family vacation. Children will be fascinated with numerous interesting landmarks …
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Zoe Teras Lounge & Bar & Club is surely one of best restaurants devoted to national cuisine. Its tables are placed on a large outdoor terrace. The restaurant is open until late in the …
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Blue Mosque, or, as it is also called, the Mosque of Sultan Ahmet
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Residents of Istanbul have several distinct national characteristics. In Istanbul, as well as in any city in the country, the natives have great respect for religious customs and traditions. …
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Famous Galata Bridge
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You will see numerous boats near Galata Bridge. They offer to take visitors to a boat ride to the Bosporus which flows through Istanbul and links the Marmara Sea and Black Sea. Even more importantly – the Bosporus separates Europe and Asia. The strait is rather wide - its bottleneck is 640 m in width, and the length of the strait is 32 km. The majority of excursions last approximately two hours. The boats run along the European and Asian sides of the strait, providing visitors with an opportunity to enjoy the beautiful buildings of the city from the waterside.
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City tours, excursions and tickets in Istanbul and surroundings
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Shopping streets in Istanbul
♥ Shopping area ' İstiklal Avenue' Istanbul, 2.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Shopping area ' Abdi İpekçi Avenue' Istanbul, 4.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Shopping area ' İstiklal Avenue' Istanbul, 2.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Shopping area ' Abdi İpekçi Avenue' Istanbul, 4.1 km from the center. On the map
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Survived castles around Istanbul
♥ Castle 'Rumelihisaru' , 10.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Anadoluhisaru' , 11.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Yoros Castle' , 20.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Rumelihisaru' , 10.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Anadoluhisaru' , 11.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Yoros Castle' , 20.9 km from the center. On the map
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Art galleries in Istanbul and around
♥ Art museum 'Rezan Has Museum' Istanbul, 0.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'SALT (institution)' Istanbul, 0.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Museum of Turkish Calligraphy Art' Istanbul, 1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Tiled Kiosk' Istanbul, 1.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum' Istanbul, 1.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Rezan Has Museum' Istanbul, 0.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'SALT (institution)' Istanbul, 0.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Museum of Turkish Calligraphy Art' Istanbul, 1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Tiled Kiosk' Istanbul, 1.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum' Istanbul, 1.6 km from the center. On the map
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Sights around Istanbul from our guide 'Extreme places on Earth'
Bosporus Waterfront
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Distance from Istanbul center - 10.8 km.
The Hekimoğlu Ali Pasha’s fountain also has to be emphasized among the other outstanding landmarks, located at the embankment. It was built in 1732. It is rather big and doesn’t look like the modern fountains. Those who like to relax in the picturesque places will like the nearby Fındıklı Park. There you will see not only spreading trees but also wonderful sculptures. The park is one of the coziest places at the embankment. People come here to read a book in a tree shade or to relax with children. …
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Bosphorus bridge
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Distance from Istanbul center - 6.5 km.
The importance of the Bosporus Bridge as a traffic intersection can not be assessed as high enough. More than 600,000 people travel daily across the Bosporus. Actually, the bridge connects the European and Asian parts of Istanbul. It was the first bridge to be built over the Bosporus. The only way to enter the bridge - visit the city on the day of the Istanbul Marathon. Part of the marathon path stretches across the bridge. Annually, the bridge is closed for the car transfer for one day. On the ordinary days can only drive over the bridge. The trip over Bosporus Bridge is subject to a fee. …
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Istanbul Cevahir
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Distance from Istanbul center - 5.4 km.
The "Istanbul Cevahir" is the best place for relaxing romantic events. On the six store there are 12 exclusive restaurants with various cuisines. From their windows you will see a magnificent panoramic view of the city. There you can make a romantic evening for two or to organize a splendid banquet. Several times a year the mall changes various decorations. At the New Year’s Eve in the central hall you can see a huge artificial fee tree. If you are looking for reasonable prices, you ought to visit this mall. The prices are lower than in other shopping malls and even in nearby towns. …
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In September 2022, the Sommerro hotel in Oslo will start operating in a carefully restored 1930s Art Deco building. This building is a true landmark of Frogner, a historic neighborhood of the Norwegian capital. A multi-million-dollar renovation carefully turned the largest preservation project in Norway into a modern hotel with 231 rooms, including 56 residences. Preferred will open five more hotels in 2022, namely, The Wall Street Hotel in New York, Amrit Ocean Resort & Residences on Singer Island (Florida, the US), TOA Hotel & Spa in Zanzibar, Pendry hotel in Washington, and Pendry Park City hotel in Utah.
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