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Local favorites in Istanbul

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Bosphorus Strait — Cruise

Bosphorus Strait — Cruise

cruise / viewpoint

A Bosphorus cruise offers a unique view of Istanbul from the sea, revealing palaces, mosques, fortresses, and historic villas along the European and Asian shor…

Topkapı Palace

Topkapı Palace

palace / museum

Residence of the Ottoman sultans from the 15th to the 19th century, today a museum preserving the opulent sultan's chambers, the harem, and numerous precious c…

Taksim Square and Istiklal Street

Taksim Square and Istiklal Street

square / historic street

The most famous modern center of Istanbul, full of shops, restaurants, historic buildings, and cultural landmarks. The pedestrian Istiklal Street stretches nea…

Grand Bazaar

Grand Bazaar

historic bazaar / cultural attraction

One of the largest and oldest covered bazaars in the world, founded in 1461. With more than 4,000 shops and around 60 streets, it represents one of Istanbul's …

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