Istanbul is Turkey’s most curious and most visited city. It is a cultural capital that has been the capital of different civilizations. Historical buildings and the Bosphorus are the most visited places. For this reason, there are many places to visit. For you, we have written 10 places that everyone who comes to visit Istanbul must see. Welcome to Istanbul.

Hagia Sophia

Hagia Sophia

An important heritage not only for Istanbul, Hagiafosya was a cathedral built by the Byzantine Emperor Justinian I, and was converted into a mosque in 1453 with the conquest of Istanbul by Fatih Sultan Mehmet. Hagia Sophia, which opened its doors to its visitors as a museum with the Republic of Turkey, is now used as a mosque again.

Blue Mosque

Blue Mosque

Blue Mosque (Sultan Ahmet Mosque), one of the symbols of Istanbul, was built by the Ottoman Sultan Ahmed I. It welcomes us as one of the two most beautiful temples in Istanbul, right across from Hagia Sophia. Sultan Ahmet Mosque will be one of the places where you will especially admire its interior architecture.

Basilica Cistern

Basilica Cistern

After visiting Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque, the hidden treasure waiting for you in a very close place; Basilica Cistern. This cistern, which was built by the Byzantine emperor Justinianus and is the largest cistern in the city, will fascinate you from the moment you enter its door.

Topkapi Palace

Topkapi Palace

Topkapı Palace is another must-see historical building located in the historical center of Istanbul, where the first 3 suggestions we made are included. This palace, which served the Ottoman Empire as the administrative center for 400 years, was built by Fatih Sultan Mehmet, who conquered Istanbul.

Bosphorus

Bosphorus

If you have not visited the Bosphorus before leaving Istanbul, cancel your flight ticket immediately. Because Istanbul is not considered to be visited without seeing the Bosphorus. From the beginning to the end of the Bosphorus, everywhere of it is beautiful enough to impress you.

Galata Tower

Galata Tower

Topkapı Palace is another must-see historical building located in the historical center of Istanbul, where the first 3 suggestions we made are included. This palace, which served the Ottoman Empire as the administrative center for 400 years, was built by Fatih Sultan Mehmet, who conquered Istanbul.