Top 10 Sights of Istanbul
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Buyukada Island (Princes Islands)
The beautiful island of Buyukada must be on the list of the most famous places to visit in Istanbul, a beautiful island that, according to local stories, was the place of exile of princes and some harem women of the Ottoman Empire. I think that it is a beautiful island that is more like a piece of paradise than exile!!
To see Buyukada, you have to experience a one-hour sea trip, and after reaching the island, you can use a bicycle or an electric car to explore the island, each of which has its own charm.
To use a bicycle, you have to rent a bicycle from local shops, of course. You can join our Princes Island Tour in İstanbul. Since it is group tour, we have shuttle service from city center hotels. It includes lunch and guiding service as well.
Hagia Sophia Mosque (Ayasofya Camii)
Hagia Sophia Mosque, located in Hagia Sophia Square in Sultanahmet neighborhood, is one of the most famous and beautiful historical structure in Istanbul. The amazing architecture of the beautiful Hagia Sophia Mosque is a relic of the Byzantine period and was built as a church at 6th century.
In the Hagia Sophia Mosque, the mosaic of the Holy Mary remaining from the 11th century and the magnificent tombs of 5 Ottoman Sultans attract the eyes of every traveler. We recommend you travelers to see this mosque with all its beauty.
Bosphorus Strait
One of the must-see places in Istanbul where you can relax and enjoy for hours is the Bosphorus Strait. This strait is considered a connecting point between two civilizations, two cultures and two histories.
This strait is about 30 kilometers long and 700 meters wide and connects the Black Sea to the Sea of Marmara. If you want, you can join our İstanbul Private Boat Tour, Private Yacht Tour, Sunset Bophorus Cruise, Turkish Night Show Cruise and Bosphorus Cruise Arabic Night Show.
Topkapi Palace (Topkapi Sarayi)
One of the sights of Istanbul that you will definitely enjoy watching during your trip to Istanbul is Topkapi Palace. This amazing palace is located at the intersection of Bosphorus Strait, Golden Horn Bay and Sea of Marmara and is one of the most important tourist places in Istanbul.
You can join our İstanbul Old City Tour or get Private Tour Guide to discover Topkapi Palace with us. You can skip the line of museum and save a lot of time.
UNESCO registered Topkapi Palace as the best palace of the Ottoman Empire in 1985 because of its beautiful view and stunning architecture, so make sure you set aside some time from your trip to Istanbul to see the best Ottoman Palace. You can see Prophet Muhammad’s Mantle, Beard, Theeth, Stick of Musa and hand of John the Baptist.
Dolmabahce Palace (Dolmabahce Sarayi)
Dolmabahce Palace in Istanbul is the art of master Ottoman architects, which was built in the middle of the 19th century by the order of Sultan Abdulmecid I and was the seat of government at the end of the Ottoman sultans’ era.
You can see the combination of two Arab and European cultures in design by visiting the facade and architecture of this beautiful palace. You can join our Dolmabahce Palace Tour and skip the line of museum with our local Istanbul tour guide.
Blue Mosque (Sultanahmet Mosque)
Another must-see sight in Istanbul is the Blue Mosque or Sultanahmet Mosque, the unique architecture and the combination of colors, blue tiles and Quranic verses on the facade of this building have made this historic mosque beautiful.
Did you know that the name Blue Mosque of this place is derived from the 21,000 tiles used on the roof, which gives the mosque a colorful appearance?
Basilica Cistern (Yerebatan Sarnici)
Basilica Cistern in Istanbul, known as the Sunken Palace, was built in the third century to provide water for the people. 336 marble columns with beautiful and surprising patterns are immersed in water in this reservoir.
Undoubtedly, you will not see this place anywhere in the world. A reservoir with a storage capacity of 100,000 cubic meters of water engages the mind of every traveler with the secrets of this strange architecture. If you join our İstanbul Private Tour Guide Tour or İstanbul Old City Tour, you can skip the line of Basilica Cistern and save a lot of time.
Galata Tower (Galata Kulesi)
Galata Tower is located in the European part of Istanbul. Dear travelers, you can create good moments and memories by passing through the alleys of this beautiful area and enjoy visiting art stores.
About 700 years ago, during the Eastern Roman Empire, the Galata Tower was built with a height of 67 meters and was the tallest building in the region for a long time.
Chora Church (Kariye Camii)
Among the other works of the Byzantine period, which are full of valuable historical paintings and decorations, which are among the sights of Istanbul, is Chora Church. This church, which was converted into a mosque after the arrival of Islam in the 16th century, has turned into a museum with amazing works that tourists are amazed to visit. It is mosque category now.
Rustem Pasha Mosque (Rustem Pasa Camii)
A mosque was built by the order of Rustam Pasha Mosque and by the architect Sinan, with many patterns of carnations, enamel, tulips, lilies and roses. Rustem Pasha Mosque is one of the other must-see places in Istanbul that every tourist has a picture of with its beautiful architecture.
