Istanbul, you will admire this city that cradle of civilization of many empires. Has been a favorite of many empires in every age, and every corner is the city smells history.
Must Places to Visit in Istanbul, Historical Places in Istanbul
The most important things to do in Istanbul is to visit top landmarks in Istanbul Bosphorus and a historical tour to see top landmarks in Sultanahmet . Because the most popular historical places are located in these regions. Now let us make the recommendations of the most popular things to do in Istanbul.
1- When you come to Istanbul, the first thing you should to do is join a historical Istanbul tour in Sultanahmet Square. If you ask why Sultanahmet, many historical monuments such as the Basilica Cistern, Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace from the Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman Empires are located in this region. Click here to historical places at Sultanahmet Square .
2- Tourists who come to Istanbul are mostly joining the Istanbul Bosphorus tour and Turkish night . It is a great opportunity to see Turkish culture and Turkish cuisine. You can taste Turkish cuisine in this tour with a unique view of the Bosphorus and you can see belly dancing, whirling dance show and various local folk dances from Turkish culture. Highly recommended.
3- Visit the Grand Bazaar and Spice Bazaar. The Grand Bazaar has been there since 1461! The 60-street bazaar is turning your head. The smell of spices in the Spice Bazaar is completely different. There are many special restaurants and cafes within the bazaar. A very comfortable place. The food is very tasty.
4- Balat is a neighborhood where you can walk for hours. Buildings, streets, people are very colorful. Bulgarian Church, Fener Greek High School, Patriarchate, old mosques, streets curling up to Vefa ’If it is winter, do not forget to drink a cup of Vefa Bozacısı and a cup of cinnamon boza.
5- All day long Bosphorus Tour is the favorite activity of every tourist coming to Istanbul. It goes from the Bosphorus to the Anatolian Kavağı. If you are interested in Istanbul's mansions, you will learn that each has another story. And of course the palaces ... A beauty that takes your mind from the mind ... An amazing view; You are at the point where the Bosphorus opens to the Black Sea.
6- Istanbul is a city to be discovered on foot. There are many walking routes: between Kabatas and Ortaköy, a wonderful route. Karaköy-Eminönü, Taksim-Karaköy, Aşiyan-Bebek, Büyükdere-Yeniköy are a must-walk. Do not forget to enter into the Rumeli Fortress, "Dream to how did they build it at that time?"
7- Galata Tower is a place where you can watch Istanbul 360 degrees and take spectacular pictures. You can also sip a cup of coffee on the top of the tower.
8- Nisantasi, otherwise Istanbul. Paris, even a bit of Milan. Abdi Ipekci Street must walk. In fact, break into all the streets that cut him and smell the air. Teşvikiye Street, Governor's Mansion, even Maçka; one more half-day goes. Nişantaşı is especially beautiful with its bright colors. I can say that it is more spectacular and colorful than many European cities.
9- If you are in Istanbul during the tulip season, April and May, the Emirgan Grove becomes a paradise. Especially if you're there early in the morning, you're losing yourself in the whole body until the crowd goes down.
10- You can go to the Maiden's Tower. There are boats from Üsküdar and Ortaköy. It's an unprecedented pleasure to have a coffee, a light snack and a view.
11- Erguvan time is the first hot days of spring, Istanbul is otherwise beautiful. Walk on both the Asian and European sides and go to Camlica Hill. If it is possible, do a Bosphorus tour.
12- Anadolu Kavağı is one of the most pristine districts of Istanbul. Moreover, you can enjoy the beach in an extremely clean sea in Poyrazköy. Small workshop shops of artists who settled in Anadolu Kavağı in recent years are very interesting. You can walk up to the castle of Yoros and then deserve a wonderful fish table on the beach.
13- It is a separate experience to join Princes Islands Tour . A tour of peace between historic houses and nature. Eat a meal in the fish restaurants on the beach.
