Things to do in Istanbul, Turkey: The Best Sights & Landmarks

January 12, 2022 Brandee Mangan

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.
Restaurants in Istanbul

1. Turk Ortodoks Merkez Meryem Ana Kilisesi

Ali Pasa Degirmen Sok. No:2, Istanbul 34425 Turkey
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5.0 based on 1 reviews

Turk Ortodoks Merkez Meryem Ana Kilisesi

2. Nusretiye Mosque

Kilic Ali Pasa Mah. Meclisi Mebusan Cad. No:4 Cihangir, Beyoglu Tophane, Beyoglu, Istanbul Turkey
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4.5 based on 26 reviews

Nusretiye Mosque

3. Church of Saint Benoit

Kemeralti Cad. Karakoy, Beyoglu, Istanbul 34425 Turkey
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4.5 based on 2 reviews

Church of Saint Benoit

4. Kilic Ali Pasa Mosque

Necatibey Cad. Tophane, Istanbul Turkey http://www.kilicalipasacamii.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1&Itemid=2
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4.5 based on 81 reviews

Kilic Ali Pasa Mosque

Located in Tophane, the Kilic Ali Pasa Mosque was commissioned by the Ottoman chief admiral, Kilic Ali Pasa, and built by the architect Sinan in 1580. Designed as an entire mosque-complex (Turkish: kulliye) there is the mosque itself, a madrassa, a tomb, a public fountain, a school and a hamam. The mosque’s original plans are one of the rare documents to survive intact from the 16th century and demonstrate how Sinan worked to have the mosque resemble the Hagia Sophia.

5. Aya Panteleymon Rus Ortodoks Kilisesi

Kemankes Karamustafa Pasa Mahallesi, Hoca Tahsin Sokak, No:19, Istanbul Turkey
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4.5 based on 6 reviews

Aya Panteleymon Rus Ortodoks Kilisesi

6. Karakoy Rihtim

Rihtim Caddesi Karakoy, Beyoglu, Istanbul 34560 Turkey
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4.5 based on 16 reviews

Karakoy Rihtim

7. Sokollu Mehmet Pasa Camii (AzapkapI)

Tersane Caddesi Arap Cami Mahallesi, Istanbul 34421 Turkey
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4.5 based on 6 reviews

Sokollu Mehmet Pasa Camii (AzapkapI)

8. Surp Krikor Lusavoric Kilisesi

HacImimi, KemeraltI Cd. No:40, Istanbul Turkey
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4.0 based on 7 reviews

Surp Krikor Lusavoric Kilisesi

9. Yeralti Camii

Kemankes Cad. Karakoy, Istanbul Turkey http://www.mydestination.com/istanbul/attractions/117018/yeralti-camii--underground-mosque
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4.0 based on 45 reviews

Yeralti Camii

Reviewed By Marco_Battuta

Underground mosque said to contain the tombs of 3 of Prophet Muhammad's companions. Not much to see architecturally, but the story of the 3 companions is fascinating. Highly recommend a local guide to fill you in on the story.

10. Karakoy Palace

Kemankes Karamustafa Pasa, Havyar Hanici Sk., Istanbul 34425 Turkey
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Karakoy Palace

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