Istanbul
Istanbul straddles Europe and Asia across the Bosphorus. For centuries it was capital of the Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman empires. Today roughly sixteen million people live in a city of domes, minarets, ferries, and lively bazaars. Hills, water, and layers of history make every neighbourhood feel distinct.
Interesting places:
- Hagia Sophia (Ayasofya)
- Blue Mosque (Sultanahmet Camii)
- Grand Bazaar (Kapalı Çarşı)
- Topkapı Palace
- Bosphorus cruise & Galata Bridge