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Istanbul’s Most Visited Historical Places …

Hagia Sophia

The place of worship, which has served many religions for centuries and is full of secrets, has been a favorite of the city in Istanbul since 537.

Basilica Cistern

The cistern, built by Justinian in the 6th century, was used to meet the city’s water needs. It contains many sculptures. The most popular of these is the inverted Medusa statue.

Dolmabahce Palace

The magnificent historical Ottoman Palace, located by the Bosphorus. Dolmabahçe Palace, one of the most important structures of Istanbul, has been continuing its magnificent existence since 1856.

Blue Mosque

This architecture, which was made by synthesizing the Byzantine church and Ottoman mosque architecture, is one of the most important works of history. It is called the last great mosque of the classical period.

Grand Bazaar

Located in Beyazıt Square, this Grand Bazaar has been recorded as one of the oldest and largest bazaars in the world. There are approximately 4,000 shops in the Grand Bazaar. One of the most passionate addresses to experience the hospitable character of Istanbul and to shop is the Grand Bazaar.

Topkapı Palace

It is the state palace where approximately 400 years of the 600-year history of the Ottoman Empire were ruled. This palace, where the Ottoman sultans lived, is the administrative center of the state. Today, this palace, which has many historical artifacts, awaits its visitors as a museum.

Istanbul Modern Museum

Founded in 2004 as Turkey’s first modern and contemporary art museum, Istanbul Modern’s new museum building bears the signature of Renzo Piano Building Workshop. Istanbul Museum of Modern Art organizes modern and contemporary art exhibitions from Turkey and the world with an innovative and interdisciplinary approach in permanent and temporary exhibition areas. To get more information click on it.