🇹🇷 Istanbul
Türkiye · Between Europe and Asia
✈️ Walk around Istanbul in pixels
Places to visit (9)
Hagia Sophia
A huge 1,500-year-old dome.
📍 41.009, 28.980
Blue Mosque
Blue tiles and six minarets.
🏛️ Obelisk of Theodosius
📍 41.005, 28.977
Grand Bazaar
A covered market of 4,000 shops.
🏛️ Nuruosmaniye Gate
📍 41.011, 28.968
Bosphorus
A bridge between two continents.
🏛️ Maiden's Tower
📍 41.047, 29.027
Galata Tower
A stone tower with a conical roof.
📍 41.026, 28.974
Topkapı Palace
The sultans' palace and treasury.
🏛️ Gate of Salutation
📍 41.011, 28.983
Basilica Cistern
A forest of ancient columns over water.
🏛️ Medusa heads · Weeping Column
📍 41.008, 28.978
Spice Bazaar
Piles of spices and Turkish delight.
📍 41.017, 28.971
İstiklal Avenue 🌙
A pedestrian street with a red tram.
🏛️ Republic Monument
📍 41.034, 28.979
What to eat
🍯 Baklava🫖 Turkish çay🍢 Street food🥯 Simit🥙 Kebab
Things to do
🕌 Visit the mosque💸 Haggle⛴️ Bosphorus cruise🌉 Cross the bridge📸 Landmark photo🔭 Enjoy the view🏰 Tour the palace🏛️ Explore the ruins🚋 Ride the tram🛍️ Shopping street🏘️ Old-town stroll
Souvenirs
🧿 Nazar bead🪔 Mosaic lamp🍬 Turkish delight🧶 Mini rug
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Mild months: Jun, Jul, Sep (approximate averages)