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Historic Areas of Istanbul
Historic Areas of Istanbul is the historic heart of the city, layering thousands of years of civilization from both the Byzantine and Ottoman empires, with many of Istanbul's iconic monuments gathered within a compact area. Sultanahmet Square is the center of the historic area. It was once the Hippodrome during the Byzantine period. Today, ancient relics such as the obelisk brought from Egypt and the ancient Greek Serpentine Column still stand in the square. The Galata Bridge, extending north from the historic area, spans the Golden Horn. Locals often fish on the bridge, and the area below is lined with restaurants, making it a great place to experience Istanbul's local life. The main attractions in the historic area are concentrated around Sultanahmet, making it suitable for exploring on foot.Türkiye · Istanbul
Bosphorus
The Bosphorus, also known as the Istanbul strait, connects the Black Sea to the north and the Sea of Marmara and the Mediterranean to the south, dividing Türkiye into Asian and European parts. The undulating waters are dotted with ships of all sizes, either anchored or sailing through, while seagulls soar under the blue sky, creating a delightful scene. Today, this 31 km stretch of water, where natural beauty and historical sites complement each other, has become one of Türkiye's tourist attractions. A common way to explore the Bosphorus is by taking a cruise. Sailing along, you can admire the scenic views on both shores, pass under bridges, gaze at the cityscape in the distance, and enjoy the seamless blend of sea and sky. The scenery is particularly enchanting during sunset over the strait.Türkiye · Istanbul
The Blue Mosque
The Blue Mosque, located in Istanbul, Türkiye, is a historic religious and architectural attraction. As a masterpiece from the Ottoman Empire era, this mosque captivates visitors from around the world with its grand scale and exquisite decorations. The mosque gets its name from the blue tiles adorning its interior, which shimmer beautifully under sunlight. Its architectural design blends traditional Islamic styles with Byzantine elements, featuring six towering minarets and a magnificent central dome. Visitors can admire intricate geometric patterns and calligraphic art while experiencing the structure's solemnity and tranquility. Beyond its architectural beauty, it remains an active place of worship where believers perform daily prayers.Türkiye · Istanbul
Istiklal Avenue
Istiklal Avenue is the main pedestrian street in the Beyoğlu district of Istanbul, stretching over one km from Taksim Square in the north to Tunnel Square in the south with a gentle downhill slope. Near the end of the slope stands the Galata Tower, which can be visited along the way. Known as Istanbul's "Champs-Élysées," this street is lined with 19th-century European-style old buildings housing bookstores, galleries, cafés, dessert shops, and cinemas side by side. The iconic red vintage trams clatter back and forth along the central tracks, offering a mobile landmark and a ride option for tired walkers. Street performers entertain year-round, and the flow of people never ceases day or night. Churches, mosques, and foreign consulates share the same street, with highlights like the red-brick façade of St. Anthony's Church and courtyard dining tables under flowered arches. Its eclectic, multicultural charm is precisely what makes this avenue captivating. It is recommended to start from the Taksim end, taking advantage of the smaller morning crowds to admire the old buildings along the street before turning into the arched alleys on either side to avoid the bustle of the main road. When the streetlights come on at night, the entire street takes on another lively atmosphere. Weekends are especially crowded, so keep an eye on your belongings.Türkiye · Istanbul
Grand Bazaar
The Grand Bazaar is located in the old city of Istanbul, locally known as "Kapalıçarşı," meaning "covered market." It was first built shortly after the Ottoman Empire conquered Constantinople in the 15th century. Over centuries, it was repeatedly destroyed by fires and earthquakes and rebuilt, gradually expanding into the current fully enclosed giant indoor market: stretching from the Beyazıt Mosque in the west to the Nuruosmaniye Mosque in the east, with dozens of covered streets crisscrossing and thousands of shops. The streets still follow the old tradition of "same trades clustering on one street," with goldsmiths, carpet sellers, and leather goods vendors each occupying their own lanes. The practice of locking the gates one by one after the trading day ends is also a centuries-old tradition. Half the fun here lies in buying, half in browsing. Under the vaulted ceilings, warm yellow string lights illuminate shops crammed with layers of blue-eyed glass pendants, Iznik-style ceramics, copper tea sets, spices, carpets, painted lamps, and gold and silver jewelry, where locals and travelers from around the world jostle shoulder to shoulder. The historic Bedesten at the heart of the bazaar, dating back to the mid-15th century, features a dimly lit domed hall where jewelry and antique dealers cluster—worth seeking out specifically. The labyrinthine alleys need not be explored in their entirety; simply meandering with the flow of the crowd, pausing now and then, and resting at a coffee stall to watch the comings and goings of merchants offers a true glimpse of this living Ottoman-era marketplace. Bargaining is expected when shopping—it's wiser to compare several stores before buying. Many shopkeepers can greet customers in multiple languages like English, so communication is rarely an issue. Inside and outside the market, there are small eateries and coffee stalls where you can take a break when tired, enjoying a kebab wrap or Türkiye delight before moving on. For a comfortable experience, reserve two to three hours to explore the area.Türkiye · Istanbul
Mausoleum for former Turkish leader
Mausoleum for former Turkish leader is located on a small hill southwest of the center of Ankara. The entire complex emphasizes axis and symmetry: ascending the steps leads to the straight-stretching Road of Lions, flanked by 24 Hittite-style stone lion statues. At the end of the road is the Ceremonial Plaza, with its ground paved in carpet patterns of Türkiye, surrounded by colonnades on three sides, with towers named after ideals such as "Independence," "Freedom," "Peace," "Victory," and "Republic" distributed symmetrically. The mausoleum building at the front of the plaza is the core of the site. Inside the Hall of Honor lies a symbolic sarcophagus carved from a single block of red marble, while Atatürk's actual burial chamber is located in the crypt beneath the hall. The two sides of the mausoleum facade are inscribed with his "Address to the Youth of Türkiye" and his 10th Anniversary Speech.Türkiye · Ankara
Sultanahmet Square
Sultanahmet Square is the central point around which many of Istanbul's historical and interesting sites can be found, such as the Hippodrome, Blue Mosque (Sultan Ahmet Camii), Hagia Sophia, and the underground Basilica Cistern (Yerebatan Sarayi). After you're through with visits inside these monuments, it is worthwhile spending time ambling around the square as the atmosphere is pleasant and its interesting observing the varied activities of locals as opposed to tourists whose single purpose is to snap anything they can with their cameras.Türkiye · Istanbul
Taksim Square
Taksim Square is the largest square in Istanbul. It is located in the center of the new city. In addition to the high altitude, it is also an important transportation hub in the new city. The extension is the lively Independence Street. The Independence Monument is located in the south of the square, and stands the circular Independence Monument, which commemorates the founder of the Turkish Republic in the early 20th century, Kemore. The lifelike bronze relief statue shows the demeanor of the founding father in front of the world. Every major festival, there are always many Turks who send wreaths. After the Second World War, this wide open space was preserved, and star-rated hotels and high-rise buildings were erected in the surrounding area. It is worth mentioning that Taksim Square is also a holy place in the hearts of Turkish fans. Whenever the Turkish national football team wins a major game, tens of thousands of fans gather in Taksim Square to celebrate and parade.Türkiye · Istanbul
Tuz Lake
Tuz Lake is located on the Central Anatolian Plateau in Türkiye. It is the second-largest lake in Türkiye after Lake Van and is one of the few large hypersaline lakes in the world. The lake is very shallow and has no outlet, with water levels fluctuating dramatically by season: the lake surface is expansive in winter and spring, but shrinks significantly after evaporation in the high heat of midsummer, exposing vast white salt flats where visitors can walk deep into the lakebed on hard, coarse salt crystals. The salt layer at the bottom of the lake is thick, and a significant portion of the table salt in Türkiye is produced from the salt fields in the lake area. Tuz Lake is famous for its pink lake surface in midsummer: high temperatures cause evaporation that spikes the lake's salinity, leading to the rapid proliferation of halophilic microorganisms like Dunaliella salina, which secrete red pigments that dye the entire shallow lake pink or even crimson, contrasting with the white salt crusts on the shore. This color only appears in the highly saline shallow water and quickly dilutes and fades when the water level rises, so it is not visible all year round. Around spring each year, flamingos often come to the shallow waters around the lake to rest and forage, and the sight of them framed against the pink lake surface is a unique scene here. After the water level rises in the fall, the lake returns to a layer of calm, shallow water, and on windless, sunny days, you can capture "mirror of the sky" reflections.Türkiye · Tuzyaka Mahallesi
Suleymaniye Mosque
Suleymaniye Mosque is an imperial mosque from the peak of the Ottoman Empire. Completed in the 1550s under the supervision of architect Mimar Sinan, the entire complex unfolds along the hillside, blending seamlessly with the surrounding streets, and was called by Sinan his "masterpiece." The highlights are concentrated in the main hall and the garden. The central dome, over 50 m high, is supported by four massive pillars, and the hollow urns hidden in the walls make the echoes in the hall exceptionally long. Stained glass filters light into the hall, and the mihrab facing Mecca is surrounded by Iznik tiles. The four minarets outside the hall have a total of ten balconies, corresponding to Suleiman's status as the tenth sultan of the empire. In the garden behind the main hall lie the tombs of Suleiman the Magnificent and his wife Hurrem Sultan, while Sinan's own tomb modestly guards a corner of the complex. The terrace in front of the mosque offers a wide view, allowing you to take in the Golden Horn and the Bosphorus, making it an ideal spot for sightseeing and photography.Türkiye · Istanbul
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What travelers say about Eskisehir
Travel JuriOctober 30, 2025
5.0
Very nice, especially love the cats that are everywhere! 🐈🐈⬛
Historic Areas of Istanbul
Anonymous userSeptember 6, 2026
5.0
This cruise was fantastic! You absolutely must book tickets with this company for the Strait of Prussia. The scenery was amazing, and the route was excellent. We saw so many seagulls and saw a variety of different architectural styles, a wonderful blend of European and Chinese influences. It was truly amazing and definitely worth a visit.
Bosphorus
_TI***jrAugust 6, 2026
5.0
Before checking into the hotel for an important job interview, I casually mentioned needing a quiet environment, and the hotel's attention to detail proved invaluable. True quality is revealed in the smallest details, and this hotel's meticulous service embodies the highest level of hospitality. The room had been specially soundproofed beforehand; with the door closed, I couldn't hear any outside noise. The desk was cleared of unnecessary clutter, with only a soft-light lamp providing convenient light for organizing my documents. The wake-up call the next morning came five minutes early, ensuring I wouldn't be too late or disrupt my schedule. As I prepared to leave, the front desk quietly offered me a small bottle of warm water and a mint, offering no further questions, just a gentle reminder to relax. Throughout the entire process, no one disturbed my preparation; all the services were quietly prepared. This perfect sense of proportion is the highest form of gentleness and respect; this understated support is far more reassuring than any encouragement.
The Blue Mosque
pshrMarch 5, 2026
5.0
Overlooking Istiklal Street, located in the heart of a historic European town, it boasts a prime location, bustling streets, towering buildings, and throngs of people, offering a panoramic view of the grandeur and prosperity of this century-old metropolis.
Istiklal Avenue
OlesikSeptember 6, 2026
5.0
Grand Bazaar is one of the oldest and largest covered markets in the world, packing over 60 streets and 4,000+ shops into a massive, bustling labyrinth. If you want a taste of historic energy, beautiful architecture, and pure chaos, it is a must-visit.It is overpriced enough there, so if you are looking to shop for bargains, you will find better prices in the streets outside the bazaar or at the nearby Spice Bazaar. Go for the experience, get lost in the alleys, and treat it like a living museum.
Grand Bazaar
小思文January 6, 2022
4.0
The Mausoleum of the Father of the Nation of Turkey is a very large area, consisting of many unique buildings. The environment here is very elegant and solemn. It is a large and quiet resting place. The Father of Turkey is also a very legendary figure, and there are many things to commemorate him.
Mausoleum for former Turkish leader
pan***heJuly 22, 2023
5.0
Sultan Ahmed Square, the original Roman Arena. Because of its excellent location, most of the historical sites are near this square, so we walk back and forth several times a day. There are three monuments on the square, and there are shops, tea shops, etc. around it. You can sit on a chair and watch people coming and going.
Sultanahmet Square
varJune 26, 2022
4.0
We were staying in a hotel near to this busy square. It proved a good navigation point to find other places to go. Busy day & night.
Taksim Square
携Cheng携ChengApril 28, 2024
5.0
On the way from Ankara to Cappadocia, we passed by Lake Tuz, and the travel agency arranged it as a tourist attraction.
The bus stopped by the roadside and passed through a store and entered Lake Tuz. The store sells special souvenirs and salt from Lake Tuz, which is said to be used for cleaning.
The part of Lake Tuz we entered had no water, but only salt. Since there are no buildings around, the lake and the sky are connected. It is very suitable for taking pictures, and taking pictures of people can also produce very good results. The lake feels very large, but due to the short time, we did not go too far inside, which is a pity.
Because of Lake Tuz, I feel that Ankara is worthwhile.
Tuz Lake
どらかずApril 4, 2023
5.0
It's located in the old city of Istanbul
It's free to visit
Compared to the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia, there are fewer tourists, but the interior of the mosque is very beautiful and it's my favorite of the several mosques I've visited.
The window above the entrance is a natural ventilation system to prevent the inside of the mosque from getting dirty with soot when candles were used for lighting at the time.
There was also a volunteer guide who gave us a detailed explanation of Islam and the Suleymaniye Mosque!
Suleymaniye Mosque
