Top Attractions in Istanbul

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May 18 1290 read

Top Attractions in Istanbul

Embracing both Europe and Asia for centuries, Istanbul is one of the largest metropolises in the world. In addition to being the largest city in Turkey, it attracts the attention of local and foreign tourists with its historical texture and natural beauties.

For those who want to know and understand Istanbul, which was home to Egypt, Rome, Byzantine, and finally the Ottoman Empire for centuries, there are palaces, mosques, museums, parks, bazaars, and many other natural and historical beauties.

Topkapı Palace

Topkapi Palace, one of the richest museums in the world, is among the best and most visited points of Istanbul, along with neighboring Hagia Sophia. Built by Fatih Sultan Mehmet in the 15th century, this magnificent palace next to the Bosphorus is located in the Fatih district of Istanbul. It is one of the most important works of Ottoman architecture. Apart from the personal belongings of the Sultans in Topkapı Palace, it also attracts great attention by holding the belongings of many prophets in Islam.

Grand Bazaar

In the Fatih district of Istanbul, the Grand Bazaar, one of the most magnificent structures of Istanbul, is the largest and oldest bazaar in the world. The Grand Bazaar is an important symbol of Istanbul's national identity and a place where the pulse of the country's economy is kept. With its 550-year history, The Grand Bazaar is one of the most important top attractions in Istanbul.

There are all kinds of artisans in the historical Grand Bazaar. Spices, underwear, lighting, carpets, rugs…In short, whatever comes to mind, you can buy a lot of things for yourself and your loved ones here.

Dolmabahce Palace

Dolmabahce Palace was built by Sultan Abdülmecid, the thirty-first Ottoman Sultan. Dolmabahce Palace, which has been opened for public visits within the national palaces today, is one of the first places to go to in Istanbul to look at recent history with its unique decorations, architectural details, unique hand-woven carpets, chandelier craftsmanship, glazed pavilion, selamlik part, palace collections, baths.

Basilica Cistern

One of the magnificent historical buildings of Istanbul is the Basilica Cistern located in the Fatih district in the southwest of Hagia Sophia. The Basilica Cistern was built by the order of Emperor Justinian I. It was built between the years 527-565.

The cistern was built to meet the water needs of the city. The cistern still impresses with its magnificent columns.

The two Medusa Heads, which are used as foundations under the two columns at the corner of the cistern, are the masterpieces of Roman Period sculpture. It is the most popular part of the Basilica Cistern.

Blue Mosque

Blue Mosque is a historic mosque located in the Fatih district of Istanbul. It is known as Sultanahmet Mosque in Turkish. The mosque is known as the Blue Mosque since there are a lot of blue tiles in its interior architecture. It was built by Architect Sedefkâr Mehmed Ağa by I. Ahmed.

Blue Mosque is one of the biggest works in Istanbul. It is the first mosque with six minarets in Turkey. The mosque, which fascinates its visitors, is an important value of Istanbul with its history and splendor.

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