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İstanbul

Arrival and exploring the heart of Istanbul.

Public square with remnants of an ancient hippodrome, plus prominent & historic buildings.

Iconic, storied mosque set within a vast, domed former Byzantine church with stained-glass windows.

Huge underground Roman water source held up with 336 marble columns covering 9,800 sq. meters.

Historic sprawling network of indoor souks & market streets peddling leather, jewelry & gifts.

Restored 14th-century tower and former prison overlooking the Bosphorus with a top-floor restaurant.

Huge, opulent 15th-century palace, occupied by sultans for 400 years, housing Ottoman treasures.

Bustling city thoroughfare known for its boutiques, galleries, theaters & numerous eateries.