Istanbul is the most elegant city in Turkey. It is considered as a loved stone of Turkey with both historic and western culture. The historical city connects with two continents, Europe and Asia. It is a capital city for both religions Christian and Muslims. Istanbul offers distinctive cultural experience as it reflects Europe.
Galata Tower
It was tallest tower in Istanbul city when it was built. The Galata Tower rules over the Istanbul skyline, provides great panoramic views over the city from the top balcony. Galata Tower is the most recognizable landmarks in the country.
Istanbul Archaeological Museum
This is a first Turkish museum in the city, showcases archaeological and artistic treasures from the Topkapi collections. It is one of the famous museums in Turkey. This Museum consists of three small museums, Museum of the Ancient Orient, Archaeology Museum and Tiled Pavilion. The museum features more than one million objects that belong to the civilizations around the world.
Chora Church
The structure was originally known as the Church of the Holy Saviour outside the Walls (Chora literally means 'country'). It is described as most beautiful existing works of Byzantine architecture, which attracts several million tourists from all across the country.
Basilica Cistern
Basilica Cistern is the most popular tourist attraction in Istanbul that hosts beautiful scenic gardens. It is the bluest romantic attraction in the city, used to store water that will be supplied for Istanbul residents.
Dolmabahce Palace
It is a luxurious and beautiful place in Istanbul, Constructed in 19th century using 14 masses of gold sheet. This palace’s setting is stunning and it is the most fascinating architecture in Turkey with the European neoclassical style.
Suleymaniye Mosque
The Suleymaniye mosque was constructed by Sinan, it is landmark for the entire city and one of the grandest and most beautiful mosques, Inside the Suleymaniye is simply magnificent in its extent of a two-dimensional surface enclosed within a boundary, The Suleymaniye Mosque is a paradise for visitors to expose peacefulness an awe-inspiring sense of spirituality.
Grand Bazaar
The colourful and chaotic Grand Bazaar is the heart of Istanbul's Old City, constructed back in 15th century. It is filled with wide collections of local shops on the streets and avenues outside the Grand bazaar. It will be a unique experience for shopping lovers to find everything from clothing to jewellery and accessories.
Topkapi Palace
Topkapi was the first Ottoman palace constructed back in (1466-1478), located on the spot where the foundations of the city were first laid in antediluvian times. It is well equipped with some of historical ornaments includes jewels and clocks.
Blue Mosque
Istanbul most photogenic building is Blue Mosque, The mosque wonderfully curvaceous exterior features a cascade of domes and six slender minarets. It is popularly known as a fascinating structure for its six minarets mosque in Turkey. There are three entrances to the mosque inside interior decoration set up dazzling with flowery and geometrical.
Hagia Sophia
It is most prominent historical monument for its mosaics interpreting various religious crafts. The interiors of the museum are designed and reflect the medieval architecture. This museum turned mosque exhibits arts and history of Turkey.
There are many other tourist attractions in Istanbul people love to visit such as Sultan Ahmed Mosque, Golden Horn, Turkish Arts Museum and Emirgan Park.
