Istanbul

Istanbul

Istanbul is a major city in Turkey that straddles Europe and Asia across the Bosphorus Strait. Its Old City reflects cultural influences of the many empires that once ruled here. In the Sultanahmet district, the open-air, Roman-era Hippodrome was for centuries the site of chariot races, and Egyptian obelisks also remain. The iconic Byzantine Hagia Sophia features a soaring 6th-century dome and rare Christian mosaics. Click here for more information.

10 must see attractions on Istanbul’s historic peninsula

Hagia Sophia
Topkapı Palace
Süleymaniye Mosque
Sultanahmet Square
Gülhane Park
Basilica Cistern
Grand Bazaar
German Fountain
Istanbul Archaeology Museum
Tiled Kiosk