Istanbul Must See
Pelin Kılıç / February 16, 2012
Best of Istanbul: Picked by our Followers on Twitter
Istanbul is a well of wonders both for locals and tourists. We got really curious and asked our followers on Twitter where they love the most in Istanbul. Take a look at their responses... Read More »
Madeleine Pelletier / November 29, 2011
Modern History - Şakirin Mosque
With nearly 3,000 mosques, Istanbul has more mosques than any other city in the world. And no matter where you go in the city, from the historical quarters to the posh downtown shopping and business district... Read More »
Madeleine Pelletier / October 24, 2011
Rüstem Paşa Mosque
The 19thcentury French poet and writer Alphonse de Lamartine wrote, “If one had but a single glance to give the world, one should gaze at Istanbul.” It’s not hard to imagine he w... Read More »
Will Washburn / September 12, 2011
Küçük Aya Sofya
Directions
To get to Little Hagia Sophia, start from the Arasta Bazaar on the opposite side of the Sultanahmet Mosque from the Hippodrome (i.e. the southwest corner of the mo... Read More »
Alev Scott / March 27, 2011
Witnesses of History
Kapalı Çarşı (The Grand Bazaar)
The Grand Bazaar is 30,700 square meters with over 60 streets and alleys and 4,000 shops. It was completed in the 15th century after Sultan Mehmet II conquered I... Read More »
Alev Scott / March 17, 2011
Museums
Aya Sofya (Hagia Sophia)
Close to the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia is a remarkable structure with a patchwork history. It was originally built as an Orthodox patriarchal basilica in the 5th century AD. It w... Read More »
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