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Istanbul

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Queen of Cities

A physical and cultural bridge between Europe and Asia, the transcontinental city of Istanbul serves as a living reminder of the Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman empires. A sprawling metropolis of nearly 15 million people, the city covers an area of over 5,300 sq km (2,000 sq mi), straddling both sides of the Bosporus Strait. Turkey's cultural, economic, and spiritual center, Istanbul lures nearly 12 million visitors each year. Its biggest attraction remains its historical town center, a World Heritage Site filled with minarets and church domes. The city's entertainment hub, on the northern side of the natural harbor, offers lively nightlife and a network of pedestrian-friendly streets flanked by Neoclassical architecture. Istanbul is in Turkey. Plan your trip to Istanbul and other Turkey destinations using our handy Turkey visit planner.
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Top Istanbul tours

Bosphorus Strait and Black Sea Day Cruise from Istanbul BOOK WITH VIATOR FROM $87
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Istanbul Tour with Bosphorus Cruise and Dolmabahce Palace BOOK WITH VIATOR FROM $78
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Popular things to do in Istanbul

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Hagia Sophia Museum
4.7
Duration: 1h 30 min
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Topkapi Palace
4.4
Duration: 2h 30 min
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Sultan Ahmed Mosque
4.3
Duration: 1 hour
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Basilica Cistern
4.4
Duration: 1 hour

Hidden gems in Istanbul

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Chora Museum
4.4
Duration: 1h 30 min
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Rahmi M. Koc Museum
4.8
Duration: 1h 30 min
KIz Kulesi
4.2
Duration: 1 hour
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Miniaturk
4.5
Duration: 2 hours

Historic Sites in Istanbul

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Suleymaniye Cami
4.9
Duration: 1 hour
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Historic Areas of Istanbul
4.8
Duration: 2 hours
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Little Hagia Sophia
4.7
Duration: 1 hour
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Zeyrek Mosque
4.3
Duration: 1 hour

Museums in Istanbul

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Istanbul Modern
4.3
Duration: 1h 30 min
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Rumeli Fortress
4.4
Duration: 1h 30 min
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Ural Ataman Classic Car Museum
4.8
Duration: 2 hours
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Pera Museum
4.6
Duration: 1 hour

Shopping in Istanbul

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Kapali Carsi
3.8
Duration: 1h 30 min
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Mısır Çarşısı
4.2
Duration: 2 hours
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Adnan and Hasan
4.8
Duration: 1h 30 min
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Kalici
5.0
Duration: 4 hours

Nature in Istanbul

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Bosphorus Strait
4.7
Duration: 1h 30 min
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Bentler Tabiat Parki
5.0
Duration: 8 hours
Kaymakdonduran Mesire Ormani
5.0
Duration: 4 hours
Selale Parkuru
5.0
Duration: 4 hours

Featured attractions

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Cooking Alaturka
4.8
Duration: 3 hours
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44A Sanat Galerisi
4.2
Duration: 2 hours
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Before Travel
4.9
Duration: 1 hour
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Cookistan Istanbul Cooking Classes
4.8
Duration: 6 hours
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Places to visit with Istanbul

Goreme BEST FOR: History Museum, Historic Walking Area, Geologic Formation
Pamukkale BEST FOR: Hot Spring, Ruin, Theater
Selcuk BEST FOR: Ruin, Church, Specialty Museum
Avanos BEST FOR: Gift & Specialty Shop, Landmark, Art Museum
Urgup BEST FOR: Cave, Geologic Formation, Specialty Museum
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