Istanbul City Center Travel Guide
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Taksim Square
You can learn about the local history of Istanbul during your trip to a well-known site such as Taksim Square. Stroll along the area's seaside or experience its fascinating museums.
Hagia Sophia
Hagia Sophia is a popular museum in Istanbul with a story of its own. Discover the area's fascinating museums and stunning cathedral.
Blue Mosque
Find out about the history of Blue Mosque, one of the top monuments in Istanbul. Visit the area's stunning cathedral or amble around its seaside.
Grand Bazaar
You can enjoy some retail therapy when you visit Grand Bazaar, a popular shopping spot in Istanbul. Add the area's stunning cathedral or notable monuments to your travel plans.
Galata Tower
You can learn more about the history of Istanbul when you visit a top site such as Galata Tower. Stroll along the seaside or visit the notable monuments in the area.
Topkapi Palace
Topkapi Palace is a popular museum in Istanbul with a rich history. Add the area's stunning cathedral or shops to your travel plans.
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Fatih
Enjoy the popular shops in Fatih. Blue Mosque is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Aksaray Station or Yusufpasa Station to see more of Istanbul.
Sirkeci
Travellers choose Sirkeci for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Sirkeci Station or Eminonu Station and check out top sights like Topkapi Palace.
Galata
Travellers choose Galata for its abundant dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Sishane-Zemin Metro Station or Karakoy Tünel Station and check out top sights like Galata Tower.
Karaköy
Spend some time visiting places like Galata Tower while getting to know Karaköy, and be sure to check out the abundant dining options. You can hop aboard the metro at Karakoy Station or Karakoy Tünel Station to see more of the area.
Beyoğlu
Enjoy the popular shops in Beyoğlu. Taksim Square is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Sishane-Zemin Metro Station or Tophane Station to see more of Istanbul.
Sultanahmet
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Blue Mosque to Hagia Sophia – discover Sultanahmet, a destination also famous for its shopping.
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