10 BEST PLACES TO VISIT IN ISTANBUL

Istanbul is an ancient and beautiful city in Turkey. Located between two continents of the world i.e Asia and Europe, Istanbul is a mind-blowing city with ancient structures and natural diversities. Let’s take a look at the top 10 places that you should visit, while in Istanbul:

   1. HAGIA SOPHIA

On the Top of our today’s list is a place of worship and faith that is Hagia Sophia. Also known as the grand mosque, this place has been a great help for scholars to get to learn more about that period. This beautiful mosque was ordered for construction by the Emperor Justinian, and its exclusive design comes from Isidore of Miletus. Admired worldwide for its beauty of the architecture, this place is a must-visit, in Istanbul.

   2. BLUE MOSQUE

Also known as the Sultan Ahmed Mosque, this mosque has come to be known as the Blue Mosque because of the bright blue times that are used to decorate its walls. This mosque, with all its beauty, denoted the extraordinary work of the Ottoman history and was designed by Mehmet Aga. The architecture that is found here is a perfect combination of Islamic and Byzantine. Its magnificence will spellbind people who visit here.

   3. TOPKAPI PALACE

The Topkapi Palace is a huge, renowned museum that stands tall in the city of Istanbul. This museum in turkey once served as the residence of the Ottoman Empire in the 15^th and 16^th centuries. The palace has several rooms and chambers that are adorned with beautiful architecture and design. Do visit this fascinating museum, to know more about the Ottomans.

   4. GRAND BAZAAR

Grand Bazaar is a place of utmost significance for all the people of Turkey. This bazaar is one of the oldest and most extensive markets in Istanbul. This market has more than 4000 shops selling varied products. Vibrating with bright coloured artefacts, traditional handicrafts and a number of delicacies, this place is a must-visit when you are in Istanbul.

   5. BASILICA CISTERN

Basilica Cistern is the oldest and the largest of several ancient cisterns that were used to supply water to different places. The Basilica Cistern was used to supply water to the Great Palace of Constantinople. The cistern, you will find is decorated with two Medusa heads placed topsy-turvy. For you to pay a fully-fledged visit, it takes approximately 30 minutes. This place is among one of the best places in Istanbul to visit.

   6. GALATA TOWER

If you do not pay a visit here, to witness the beauty of this place, then you definitely gonna miss a lot. The Galata Tower is a medieval stone tower that stands tall n the city of Istanbul. This tower was used as a place to keep the Christians prisoners of war. This place is an important place to pay a visit when in Istanbul.

   7. GULHANE PARK

Gulhane Park is the oldest and most extensive park that one can find in Istanbul. The term ‘Gulhane’ literally means the house of roses and is situated in the garden of the iconic Topkapi Palace. This expansive park consists of a wide variety of flowers, trees, pools and cafes, where you can enjoy a cup of coffee. The Istanbul Tulip Festival takes place every year to celebrate the importance of tulips.

   8. ISFANBUL 

Isfanbul is a theme park that is one of the most famous places to visit in Istanbul. The park features adventurous rides and shopping centres that you can experiment herewith. This place is just the right place for you if you are looking forward to spending some quality time with your family.

   9. ISTANBUL AQUARIUM

If you are looking forward to spend some time with your family and to replenish yourself then you should definitely visit this enormous aquarium. Istanbul Aquarium has a wide variety of sea creatures to look at, this place consists of almost 15,000 sea creatures.

   10. BELGRAD FOREST

Situated adjacent to Istanbul, this forest is a deciduous one, that has a wide variety of flora and fauna. This place has 2,000 exotic plants. This place is just a perfect spot to have a family outing and picnics.

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