Istanbul … Enchanting … Stunning … Glamorous … The capital city of three great civilizations… It is a city that you will fall in love with very easily …

Istanbul… A culture and history mosaic that has been the subject of songs, poetry, novels. It will be very exciting and fun to explore Istanbul, a unique city of glamorous mosques, palaces, parks and mansions, with its historical and cultural touch that is on European and Asian continents. Below you will find useful information about Istanbul.

Byzantine, Constantine and Istanbul… These three magical names symbolize Istanbul’s dazzling history. Few cities in the world are so special and so exciting to explore. Istanbul has been commanded by 120 emperors throughout history and hosted three great civilizations mentioned above.

Istanbul activities are unlimited. Istanbul fascinates its visitors with its great natural beauties, minarets that reach the sky, gilded domes, palaces, mansions, museums, parks and gardens, monuments, culture and much more. It is unique in the world with its combination of Asian and European continents. And especially the Bosphorus will affect you deeply. When the unique natural beauties of Istanbul are added to the historical monuments of Rome, Byzantine and Ottoman Empires a magnificent picture emerges.

In addition to being the largest and most popular city in Turkey, Istanbul is one of the world’s biggest  cities in terms of art, culture and economics and also with its 15 millions of population.

Places to visit in Istanbul are also unlimited. Istanbul’s most impressive places are the Historical Peninsula and the Bosphorus. Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia Museum and Blue Mosque, Grand Bazaar, Yerebatan Cistern, and the impressive Istanbul Bosphorus Tour starting from the Eminönü Galata Bridge to Anadolu Kavağı are the most important sightseeing activities in Istanbul. You will not have completed your trip to Istanbul without a traditional and unforgettable sea trip on the ferry or boat in the Istanbul Bosphorus, which separates Europe and Asia.

Istanbul night life is completely different. Especially Taksim, İstiklal Street and Tunnel line are the most important places of Istanbul night. We can say that art and culture activities in Istanbul are unlimited.

Things to do in Istanbul:

1: Visit the Haghia Sophia museum
2 : Visit the Topkapi Palace and the Dolmabahçe Palace
3: Watch Istanbul from Galata Tower
4: Eat Fried Fish Sandwich in Eminonu
5: Go to the Basilica Cistern
6: Dine at historical Süleymaniye Dry Beans Restaurant
7: Taste the famous Beyoğlu Chocolate
8: Visit Istanbul Archeology Museum
9: Take a Bosphorus tour
10: Go to the Turkish bath
11: Eat baklava
12: Walk on Istiklal Street