Plan Your Istanbul Trip, Turkey

Top Things to Do in Istanbul

• Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque: Deficated in AD 360.
• Galata Tower: Here’s the corrected version with your update: I really love the architecture.
• The Blue Mosque: Absolutely loved my visit to the Blue Mosque.
• Egyptian Bazaar: After the Grand Bazaar, this is a smaller but still beautiful market, and it’s right by the water.
• Suleymaniye Mosque: One of Istanbul’s most breathtaking viewpoints.
• Topkapi Palace Museum: Visiting Topkapı Palace is like stepping straight into Ottoman history - a truly breathtaking experience that feels as…
• Dolmabahçe Palace: It’s a pity that I visited this place on a Monday, so I couldn’t go inside.
• Grand Bazaar: As you wander the labyrinth of over sixty covered streets, the air carries a complex scent of old leather, sweet…
• Basilica Cistern: Very beautiful.
• Gülhane Park: Beautiful - a piece of paradise away from the tourist crowds.
• Büyük Mecidiye Mosque: Ortaköy Mosque looks almost unreal.
• Yıldız Park: Nice place for relax and walking , The nature is very beautiful, tall old trees, the air is very clean.

Also see the Istanbul destination guide for local food, getting around and the best time to visit.