2025 Istanbul Province Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in May)

The Bosphorus Strait connects the Black Sea, the Marmara Sea, and the Mediterranean Sea. Because of its geographical location at the junction of Europe and Asia, it is an important transportation hub. Therefore, it has been a battleground since ancient times. Until today, it has become a very important tourist attraction in Istanbul. You can see many anglers fishing comfortably on the bridge going down the Bosphorus Strait. Taking a boat to travel through the Bosphorus Strait has become one of the rare and must-experience activities when traveling to Turkey❗️👍There are many markets and restaurants nearby, and there is definitely a variety of colorful food. There are many stalls selling corn, and a large portion of corn is only 50 lira❗️ The Bosphorus Strait divides Türkiye into Asian and European parts. Türkiye has become the only country in the world that spans Europe and Asia, with a small part of its territory (Eastern Thrace) in Europe. The Bosphorus Strait in central Istanbul is the dividing point between Asia and Europe. Because it is a major transportation hub connecting Europe and Asia, it has become the first gateway for countries along the Black Sea to go out to sea. As trade and other exchanges between the countries of the two continents continue to increase with the development of human civilization, its geographical location is particularly strategic. Bosporus means "cow crossing" in Greek. Legend has it that Zeus, the king of gods in ancient Greece, once turned into a majestic divine bull and carried a beautiful human princess to swim across this turbulent strait to the other side, which is how the strait got its name. Although the two sides of the Taiwan Strait belong to Europe and Asia respectively, the scenery is very similar. The grass and trees are all green; the tall buildings and small houses are all red. Towering royal palaces left over from the Roman and Ottoman empires stand by the water, and the ruins of ancient castles stand on the shore. In the middle of the strait, there is a medieval castle on each bank, like a pair of mighty lions standing with their heads held high. #Overseas Travel #Turkey 🇹🇷 #Istanbul #travel #amazing

Spice Bazaar is a place that you can’t miss if you are in the city of Istanbul. Getting there is pretty easy as it is located not far from downtown. This market specialises in spices, nuts, tea, scents and sweets. Most vendors are friendly but you can also find a few pushy ones. Enjoy the samples of local food. Products might not have a price tag so you must ask for and negotiate selling prices. It’s always a good idea to shop around with a local you can trust. After the visit, you can also enjoy some shopping or nice food as there are many restaurants and shops around the area. #createwithtrip #turkey #holidays #exploring #createwithtrip

Istanbul, amazing place to walk around and enjoy the view, this place really was an amazing experience I really enjoyed watching and learning a lot from this place and culture, saw a lot of people fishing and a lot of big rocks by the ocean, really amazing how it mixes with the city gives a unique view. #tripaway #istanbul

The food from Istanbul is just unreal really good you have to try a lot of stuff you will not regret it, I'm originally from Mexico and I found it really interesting how they have the meet and the they do like a type of tacos the same way we do it in Mexico so I was wondering who got the idea first to do it this way? it was turkey or Mexico? #tripaway #deliciousfood #turkey #istanbul #tripaway

Hagia Sophia Museum, Istanbul - Turkey: Another place that we shouldn’t miss when visiting Istanbul. The place is gorgeous and charming with beautiful architecture. This place used to be a church but turned to be a mosque and now a museum. We can go thete by Hop on Hop off bus.

Istanbul - Turkey: Blue Mosque is a historical site in Istanbul which is the must to visit. Both outside and inside are more than our expectation. The place is beautiful and charming especislly when you go inside. How could they build this kind of thing?!? This is always my questions! 🕌🕌🕌

There are too many attractions in Istanbul, but these 8 places must go Istanbul is a long-established city, across the Eurasian continent, I havent strolled in Istanbul for 9 days, there are 92 museums, 166 There are 210 libraries, 210 art galleries, 260 opera houses, 4 world signature sites, and too many attractions worth playing. is considered to be one of the earliest shopping centers in the world and the largest and oldest Bazaar in the world. It is like a huge Aladdin treasure, you can buy it here. There are many interesting things and Turkish specialties, many people, remember to bargain. Blue Mosque The only mosque in the world with six spires, the whole hall is very gorgeous, the tourists are super, the taste is a bit heavy, and you need to wear headscarf slippers. Saint Sophia Cathedral Opposite the Blue Mosque, a unique hybrid church with a history of 1,500 years, the murals are magnificent. Mosque stands on the west bank of the Golden Horn, known as the most beautiful mosque in Istanbul, smaller than the Blue Mosque, but there are fewer people. Independence Avenue is known as the Colour Avenue of Istanbul, starting from the medieval Genoa community near the Galata Tower and ending at Taksim Square, which is lined up on both sides of the street. Istanbul's famous buildings, the famous red rail car shooting spots on the street, can also be bought and bought here, there are many retro shops in the alley. Istanbul's commanding heights, standing on top to overlook the entire Istanbul landscape. Topkapi Palace luxurious palace, once the emperor's office, this is a city center, a total of five courtyards. Balat's block Ins is a very hot colored block that squats down the stone streets, and the houses on both sides retain their original appearance and are painted colorful. In addition to the attractions, there are many specialties in Istanbul that are worth taking home: rose water, arrow packs, Pandora.

The dusk in Istanbul°, the wind of the Bosphorus Strait blows across my face. Here is the junction of Asia and Europe, the crossroads of the world. The minarets of the Blue Mosque pierce the sky, echoing the dome of Hagia Sophia. Eastern and Western civilizations collide here, and thousands of years of history flow on the stone roads. You stand on the Galata Bridge, with Europe on your left and Asia on your right. Seagulls fly over the Golden Horn, and ferries whistle and set sail. At this moment, you finally understand: the world is never opposed, it is just waiting for us to embrace its vastness.

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#bucketlistreboot The ferry ride in Istanbul itself through a river a huge river all the buses cars can actually go in the right to about 40 minutes where people can actually move around and appreciate the mini cruise. During the trip seagulls flying around with the ferry, which is quite a good experience. I understand that one can choose to travel on route on bridge or using ferries but for first timer the experience is good

An Introduction to Istanbul for the First Time Visitor menu     An Introduction to Istanbul for the First Time Visitor Istanbul can be quite confusing at first glance. It’s a city of three parts divided by two bodies of water…the Golden Horn and the Bosphorus. The Golden Horn divides the European side in two..the historical Sultanahmet and the more modern Beyoglu side whilst the Bosphorus divides Europe and Asian As  a travel agent in a previous life, one of the first things I used to do was to take out a map and explain the different areas of Istanbul to clients and where you will want to go. Decide what is important for you. Some people will only want to see the historical monuments, others will want to concentrate on exploring different food areas and others will want to head off the usual tourist track. Knowing what you want to see will help you decide where to stay but in the end you’re only as far away as a tram ride!   How long should you stay….. I’m a big believer in staying as long as you can. The ideal first trip should be a stay of five nights at least! But not everyone has this time. Of course longer is fabulous and any less means that you will have to prioritise where you go and what you see. Turkey is full of surprise #summervacation#beachvacation#hikingtrails#hotelstay#urbanexplorer#tripfoodie#roadtrip#seasidephotoguide#beautifulhotel#naturalwonders#seafoodfeast#romanticrestaurant#bestislandtraveltowns#hipsterbookstore#museumquest#beautifulsunsets#themeparks#nationalpark#loveflowers#café#historicculture#parachute#scubadiving#paragliding#hiking

3 days to take you to the popular attractions in Istanbul Istanbul is a city with a long history, there are too many things to taste, three days to run all the attractions is not enough, but this three days can take its essence, let You gently pick up its mysterious veil. D1: Topkapi Palace - Hagia Sophia - Groundwater Palace - Blue Mosque D2: Grand Bazaar - Suleyman Mosque - Galata Bridge - Galata Tower D3: Independence Avenue - Cruise Cruise Bosphorus Topkapi Palace Turkey's extremely luxurious palace, the Royal Territory is equivalent to the Forbidden City in Beijing, there are many luxurious courtyards, the back garden Walk to the beautiful Bosphorus. Saint Sophia Cathedral Topkapi Palace, next to the church and the mosque, has a history of more than 1,500 years, and there is a very tall dome symbolizing God, Kim The yellow murals are exquisite. The underground water palace the reservoir of the ancient times, just beside the Hagia Sophia, it is very cool to walk under the ground, the famous "Medusa" stone statue is in the innermost part of the water palace With. Blue Mosque One of the world's top ten wonders, is also the national mosque in Turkey, there are large blue tiles on the lobby wall, many locals are praying, the door must be barefoot, female To use a headscarf to Baotou. very large indoor market, countless cloisters and small shops, mottled Islamic murals on the top of the market corridor, very exotic and mottled. Suleymaniye Mosque On a hillside, it is a traditional Ottoman-style mosque with few tourists and it needs to be wrapped in bare feet. Galata Bridge Golden Bay Bridge, the city is divided into Europe and Asia, standing on the bridge can see the Galata Tower not far away, the bridge is very There are many local people fishing. Istanbul-made highland, standing at the top of the tower overlooking Istanbul. Independence Street Equivalent to Shanghai's Nanjing East Road, Paris's Champs Elyses, the famous red tram shuttles here. Bosphorus Bosphorus is the dividing strait between Asia and Europe, boat trip is the best way, recommend the evening parade in the evening, you can see the United States and the United States Sunset. In addition to the sights, you can also go to taste the food, sit on the corner of the street and take a smoky shisha, go to the glamorous big bazaar to bargain, and finally enjoy the belly dance and the spinning dance.

Istanbul's major attractions are not far away, you can get a card in 1-2 days Ready for a day 30,000 steps Itinerary overview: Hagia Sophia - Groundwater Palace - Blue Mosque - Istanbul Archaeological Museum - Top Kappa Palace - Galata Tower - Bosphorus (except for Galata Tower, the rest of the attractions are within walking distance) Attractions: Saint Sophia Cathedral Monday Rest, Tuesday-Sunday 9

#Istanbul and the imagination are not the same # Perhaps this small ferry is the world's most frequent vessel crossing in Europe and Asia... Push the Istanbul ferry! ! There will be several docks on each shore. Just pick one that can go to the destination. The difference is not big~ You can use the traffic card to directly swipe the card, convenient and convenient ~ can bring Point bread or something, there are a lot of seagulls in the central sea, will come to chase the boat to sell Meng to eat ~ must go to the 2nd floor splint, is the correct way to open the ferry, hehe! Turkey's romance is mixed with a sleek sleeve to eat barbecue... From the Eurozone, you can finally get a free mouth.. And 12 yuan a kilogram of cherries eat every night!

Exploring historical sites in romantic Istanbul h If there is a list of cities in the world that list the cities that are indispensable, Istanbul will definitely have a place in it. Istanbul is the only city in the world that spans Europe and Asia. It has a thousand-year-old old town street, a prosperous new city building, a mosque everywhere, and a busy and vibrant Bosphorus. . It is the capital of the world in the heart of Napoleon, built in the 7th century BC, that is, during the Zhou Dynasty of our country. As the political and economic center of the Empire, Istanbul has experienced the ancient Roman Empire, the Byzantine Empire, and the Ottoman Empire. In the long history, it was forced to experience the magnificent and falling rocks. When all the disputes are calm, the bustling and fading, the glory and imprints of those once were saved. 1 Blue Mosque This mosque is a landmark in Istanbul. It is also known as the Blue Mosque because its walls are all decorated with Iznik's blue and white tiles. And the most memorable of its kind is the "four unlike" minaret. According to legend, the Sultan the Great in the Ottoman Empire asked the architects to build the minaret into gold. The Turkish word for "golden" and "six" is very similar, so the Blue Mosque became the only building in the world with six minarets. Therefore, it has become one of the top ten wonders of the world. 2Saint Sophia Cathedral This is one of the top ten most desirable churches in the world and the most famous church in Istanbul. In the long history of the millennium, she experienced changes in the dynasty and changes in religious beliefs. She carries a heavy history and combines the architectural features of Christianity and Islam. Visiting it, as if recalling the history of the millennium, feeling the commonality of different religious cultures and the tolerance of the people on this land. 3The underground water palace groundwater palace can be said to be one of the oldest ones in Istanbul. 007, Dante Password and Secret City have been here. . The entire palace is made up of 336 huge stone pillars. With the overall atmosphere of moisture, the end of the water palace, you can see the most famous building in the water palace - the inverted Medusa head Statues, in Greek mythology, as long as people look at her, they will turn into stone statues. Another attraction worth seeing in the water palace is the weeping stone pillar, which is the only stone pillar with an eye pattern in the palace. There is always a stream of water flowing from top to bottom along the stone pillars, so it is called a weeping stone pillar.

Pro test! Is it worthwhile to spend more than 1W of the Turkish Airlines business class? Everyone wants to take a business class. After all, its too much to feel like lying down for ten hours and maintaining a sitting position. This time I went to Turkey to help me upgrade my Turkish Airlines business class. Is the value worth it? I would like to summarize a few highlights: 1There can also be a five-star hotel experience on the plane Business class seat space is super big, once on the plane, first change the boots, let the feet go empty The flight attendants will have a variety of drinks, and the cup is also filled with a lovely stirring spoon chosen "Christian Lacroix Christian Lacroix" is a French fashion brand, with earplugs, eye masks, toothpaste Toothbrush and lotion and lip balm etc. 180 180 180 180 180 180 180 180 180 180 180 180 180 180 180 180 180 180 180 180 180 180 180 180 180 180 180 180 180 180 180 180 180 180 180 180 180 180 180 180 180 180 180 180 180 180 180 180 180 180 180 180 180 180 180 180 180 180 180 180 180 180 180 180 180 180 180 180 180 180 180 180 180 180 180 180 180 180 180 180 2There is a candlelight dinner on the plane Just got on the plane, there is a chef in the chefs suit and a chefs hat. I will give you a menu menu in English. Chinese and Turkish are marked with various dishes. You don't have to worry about language barriers I have heard about the candlelight dinner in the Turkish Airlines Business Class. I was a little happy when I experienced it, shaking the little flames. Create a super romantic atmosphere 3 side of the Internet while brushing the US blockbuster aircraft can be on WI-FI, brush microblogging, return mail, is not a problem! Don't worry about losing the world for more than ten hours The entertainment system also has Chinese, a total of 350 movies 4 leap to the world's most destinations! Seeing that the current fleet of Continental is 325, flying to 306 destinations around the world, is the most arrived in the international destination (too much) 5 lounge really Super delicious " Business class passengers can enjoy the business class lounge. Turkish Airlines lounge food is really super rich, in addition to the common western food category, there is also a special Turkish food table. When you have enough to eat in the lounge, you will go to the new airport in Istanbul. There are many brands on the departure floor of the new airport, but Gucci, LV and Bvlgari are still in the renovation. I look forward to their construction. I like Ferragamo in the existing brand of the airport. I can use the UnionPay card to make a 10% discount and enter a small bag.

Waiting for the flight at the Istanbul airport to get ready to go home! It is said that the new airport in Istanbul is the largest airport in the world. If you are tired, go to the Turkish Airlines lounge to have a rest! There is a lot of food here, in addition to cake snacks, there are live cooking stalls, a variety of local cuisine snacks here can also store luggage for free, if you want to buy and buy at the airport, do not Forgot to save the baggage first~ There are various kinds of herbal teas from Turkey, sitting in the decorated exotic tea area, under the dim light, an apple tea, and you will not miss it when you leave. It is. There are super comfortable sofa loungers, lying down to watch a movie, next to the small bar, and then make a cocktail, but don't forget the boarding time various tastes here Drink, want to try it, it is estimated to fly many times, most like the local acid year of Turkey, may not drink after leaving

Tram, the most special sight of Istanbul, Turkey! Istanbul across Asia-Europe, the trams on the streets are the most special scenery Istanbul trams usually have multiple cars, it travels on the rails in every corner of the city, looks from afar, like a column The train is galloping. Trains pass through residential areas, commercial centers, landscape belts, and trams, you can enjoy the classic urban landscape, and citizens or tourists can get on and off at any midway point. The streets of Istanbul have a turning point, and the posture of the tram twisting the butt at the corner is the most charming. The tram at this time looks like a dance of a graceful dance. The multi-car tram is a daily means of transportation for the citizens of Istanbul. The traffic status in this city is somewhat similar to that of China's subways and buses. In addition, the city also has a single-car tram, which is located in the most prosperous independent street, is a pure sightseeing tram, and has only been a long time. What's special is that the rails and sidewalks are mixed together, and people are walking on rails or crossing rails from time to time. However, once you hear the sound of the tram warning, everyone will take the initiative. The tram adds a sense of ingenuity to Independence Avenue, and it is hard to imagine that there will be more monotony on the independent street without trams.

Istanbul is Turkey's largest city and a famous European airport. Its location is very good - across Asia and Europe, and more importantly, the Bosphorus in this big city is the entry and exit of the Black Sea. Independence Avenue, Blue Mosque, Grand Bazaar, Galata Tower, Galata Bridge are all famous attractions in Istanbul. Istanbul was originally called Constantinople, named after the Roman emperor, Constantine. Constantinople was once one of the capitals of the Roman Empire, and its status is equal to that of today's Italian capital, Rome. History, Christian culture once filled every corner of Constantinople, and now it is a completely different picture. Excellent location makes Istanbul several times as an ancient battlefield. Many powerful empires are killing on this land. The Roman Empire, the Byzantine Empire, the Latin Empire, and the Ottoman Empire were once the seeds of the battle group. The final victory has been achieved, controlling all aspects of Turkey's economy and culture. Today in Istanbul, Islamic culture has replaced the status of Christianity, but places such as the Hagia Sophia still retain Christian architectural art and paintings. Located on the Asian side of the Galata Tower, it is one of Istanbul's landmarks and one of the best viewing decks. It offers panoramic views of the European coastal landscape from the tower. If you have a good time at the tower, you can enjoy the sunset. Traffic: China's Guangzhou, Shanghai, Beijing, Hong Kong and other cities have direct flights to Istanbul.

As a travel kol, has gone so many places, has seen so many scenery seen the sunrise and sunset of different places. Where do you like the most, rushing, are you willing to slow down, and set off with me to pursue the most beautiful sunrise and sunset in the world!

This place in Turkey is really very pleasant. Ten days of Istanbul have not been enough. It is a good choice to experience slow life here! Beautiful Istanbul is Turkey's largest city, with rich historical heritage and historic buildings. Traveling to Istanbul, remember to go to the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia, it will definitely bring you a different story / Hh/ and Grand Bazaar! Istanbul Grand Bazaar, one of the largest and oldest indoor marketplaces in the world, people from all over the world began to trade spices, ceramics, carpets, gold, etc. in the 14th century. Remember to buy goods!

The Galata Bridge not only has a group of cute anglers, but also the most beautiful sunset in Istanbul. The three-day sunset in Istanbul's Galata Bridge, from gold to red to pink, every sunset is so beautiful, this is the color of Istanbul. Every night, I will watch the sunset on the Gala Bridge. This is the happiest thing in Istanbul every day, yearning for the daily life of chasing the sunset.

The anglers on the Galata Bridge can hardly imagine that every day there are dense anglers on the bridge, which is especially suitable for taking pictures of humanities. The fishing uncles are particularly friendly. Seeing that I am taking pictures, they will take the initiative to look at my camera. Here you will feel that these leisurely fishermen are very cute and are looking forward to their leisurely life. The enthusiastic uncles also invited me to join their fishing team.

A veteran literary youth arrived in Istanbul. He should find a brunch in his favorite restaurant or cafe in Cihangir. A dog-walking boy, a sleeping baby, a lazy cat, a vintage shop and a gallery, and a hang Full of wishing trees, this is the literary life of Istanbul. ##

For food, it is a must for international friends to exchange the food of each other's borders. So two days before leaving Istanbul, we used Chinese side dishes, Turkish barbecue, Xinjiang big plate chicken and German beer to form a bizarre "international dinner". Although it is not full of feasts, dinner with friends is always the happiest in life. One of the things. ##

I really love the winter of Istanbul! There are not many tourists and the weather is good. Just sit in the sun and sit with time. The time is accompanied by the passing of black tea. It is quiet and beautiful~

The Turkish barbecue on the street is no better than the mutton skewers. The price of freshly squeezed pomegranate juice is very close to the people, but the Turkish black tea that is still drunk and drink is the most popular. After the night, Istanbul added a bit of warmth to the daytime. The free dancers turned into a carton and turned into a happy ball. The lonely "sculpture bronze man" lost his eyes tonight, who is in it again. Human dream?

Istanbul across the Eurasian continent is divided into three main areas: the old city, the new city, and the Asian region. This time, because of the limited time, I finally failed to go to the streets of the Asian region, leaving a trace of regret. However, because of this kind of regret, there is more power for the second time! Regarding this city built on the mountain, whether it is the new city or the old city, I think the best way to explore the city is to step! When I first arrived in the new city of Istanbul, I felt that there was still a trace of Hong Kong Island and its taste. Whether it is the stone steps that need to be constantly climbed up, or the culture and art of the streets, there are many common sentiments and romances. Istanbul in the drizzle, quiet and cozy, I seem to have had a cold in that street...