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The mosques, bazaars, and Turkish baths of Istanbul could keep you happily occupied for your entire trip: an eyeful of breathtaking architecture here, a good-natured haggle over a carpet there. Kick your trip off at the awe-inspiring Sultan Ahmet Camii (Blue Mosque), which is visible from many points of the city. Stroll the Galata Bridge and stop by the Miniaturk Park to see its tiny artifacts. The Grand Bazaar has thousands of shops to browse, while the Egyptian Bazaar is a fragrant trove of spices and fruits.
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1. Turk Ortodoks Merkez Meryem Ana Kilisesi
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
2. Yildiz Hamidiye Camii
3. Dolmabahce Palace
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4.5 based on 7,833 reviews
This palace was built in the mid 1800s to replace an earlier structure that was made of wood. The new palace incorporated sixteen separate buildings with stables, a flour mill and a clock tower among them.
Reviewed By muratm660 - Fethiye, Turkey
In order to visit Dolmabahçe Palace (Dolmabahçe Sarayı) you must take one or both of the guided tours. The Selamlık tour takes you through the quarters reserved for men, while the Harem tour shows you the apartments of the sultan’s family. Only a limited amount of people are allowed into each section per day, so make sure to check out the opening hours. If you only want to go on one tour, visit the Selamlık. I have used Fizytur Ultra vip minibus to void İstanbul's traffic trouble and enjoyed with my netflix, minibar and silence.
4. Galata Tower
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4.5 based on 9,629 reviews
Built in 500 A.D., Galata Tower is one of the dominating landmarks of Istanbul. It was used as a watchtower to help defend the city.
Reviewed By 951luisy - Ashland, United States
The Galata Tower can be seen from almost every corner of Istanbul; particularly, from the Golden Horn. The security guards and the ticket seller were smiling all the time and showed a very compassionate effort to welcome visitors of different abilities. The elevator was fast and modern and at the very top you can even buy a meal or a refreshment to enjoy the 360 degree view at 260 feet high or just walk outside imagining Ahmet Celebi jumping from the tower and crossing the Bosphorus river with his mechanical wings. A tip for photographers: tripods and monopods are not permitted.
5. Aya Nikola Kilisesi
6. St Anthony of Padua
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4.5 based on 655 reviews
Reviewed By hrs314 - Houston, United States
Beautiful Neo-Gothic Roman Catholic Church tucked away off busy İstiklal Avenue. Run by Italian priests, masses are conducted in Italian, Polish, Turkish and English. Pope John XXIII conducted mass at this church for a decade when he was the Vatican's ambassador to Turkey. He is affectionately known as the "Turkish Pope" in Turkey due to his fluency in Turkish and his love for Istanbul and the Turkish people.
7. Buyuk Mecidiye Cami
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4.5 based on 102 reviews
Reviewed By buali13 - Manama, Bahrain
Ortakoy Mosque is located by the sea, there many cafes, restaurants & shop around the mosque. I recommend visiting the mosque and you can enjoy the locals shops, food and delights. Plus you can have your Bosporus boat tour from the port which just next to the mosque.
8. German Protestant Church
9. Aya Panteleymon Rus Ortodoks Kilisesi
10. Dolmabahce Mosque
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4.5 based on 85 reviews
Reviewed By SierraAlphaFoxtrot - Leicester, United Kingdom
The Dolmabahce Palace Mosque is a beautiful mosque, and a shining example of late Ottoman architecture. Being the mosque of the Dolmabahce Palace, and the mosque of the latter Sultans, it is an intimate and rather small mosque. It is a beautiful fusion of traditional ottoman architecture, combined with the style of western cathedrals or royal chapels. I highly recommend visiting here to say a prayer. Please be mindful that modest dress is required, and the mosque is a functioning place of worship for the local community.
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