For many travelers, Istanbul is seen as the best city in the world. Napoleon's words If the world was a single country, its capital would be Istanbul and can be seen as proof of this claim.
That is why we have sought the answer to the questions of what is so famous in Istanbul:
Top reasons why you should come and see Istanbul?
Istanbul is the city that has been embracing the dreams of all empires for centuries. The city which was the cradle of three religions in the history of the Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman empires. There are hundreds of reasons to visit Istanbul. Now, let's count some of these ...
1.Istanbul Bosphorus
Bosphorus, which separates not only Istanbul but also Europe and Asia, has a significant share of Istanbul's beauty. Bosphorus, with its beautiful historical mansions, steamboats and greenery, is one of the places that must be visited by tourists coming to Istanbul. Click to see Top Landmarks in Istanbul Bosphorus .
2.Hagia Sophia
Hagia Sophia, one of the most important monumental buildings of mankind as well as Istanbul, was built in 536 by the Roman emperor Justinian. The Hagia Sophia, where Isidoros and Anthemios are architects, fascinates their visitors with their glory. Hagia Sophia contains many unresolved secrets .
3.A City Smelling History
Istanbul has hosted many civilizations for centuries and it is not only the capital of many civilizations. The Roman, Byzantine, Latin and Ottoman Empires among these civilizations have left numerous works reflecting their culture. The major part of these works is in Sultanahmet square .
4. Galata Tower and Surroundings
Galata and its environs are one of the most characteristic districts of Istanbul. The panoramic views of Galata Tower in Beyoğlu offer visitors a visual feast.
5.Grand Bazaar
According to some historians, the Covered Bazaar , which is considered to be the oldest shopping center in the world, does not have to welcome hundreds of thousands of visitors every year. The bazaar, which serves both local people and foreign tourists, is accepted as the place where the heart of trade is thrown in Istanbul.
6.Topkapi palace
Topkapi Palace, which is the place where the most important decisions were taken in the period when the Ottoman Empire was at the peak of its power, is a structure with simple lines. Topkapi Palace , which is now used as a museum, is one of the most visited places in Istanbul.
7.Dolmabahce Palace
The Dolmabahçe Palace, a baroque building built in the 19th century, was the place where the Ottoman sultans lived. Dolmabahçe Palace was built in 1856 by Sultan Abdülmecid. Dolmabahçe, where important decisions of the state were taken and where many meetings took place, is also the place where Mustafa Kemal Atatürk died.
8.Amazing foods
It is a local flavor base that offers generously the flavors of different geographies both in Anatolia and the world ’A huge world cuisine with its antep desserts, Aegean mezes, Black Sea or Van breakfast, French macaron, Italian pizza, Japanese sushi and many other flavors’
9.Street Flavors
Istanbul is also very popular with street food. This city, which has gained a reputation with many street food ranging from Istanbul bread to fish bread, from panin to coke, attracts a lot of foreigners with this aspect.
10.Historical Monuments
You may be regretting that you are traveling without a camera while you are traveling in Istanbul, which is shown among the fascinating numbered cities. Basilica Cistern, Dolmabahce Palace, Galata Tower, Maiden's Tower, Çırağan Palace, Topkapı Museum, Grand Bazaar, the city is home to the historical structures.
11.Blue Mosque
The most important feature of the Blue Mosque is that it was decorated with the highest quality Iznik tiles of the Ottoman period. The foreign visitors, who were influenced by these magnificent tiles, named Blue Mosque.
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