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Istanbul

Suleymaniye Mosque

Masterpiece of architect Sinan crowning the Third Hill, with serene gardens, tombs of Suleiman the Magnificent, and Golden Horn views.

60 min·09:00-17:30

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Free entry

Best: Mar, Apr, May

Istanbul

Galata Tower

Medieval Genoese stone tower rising 67 metres above Beyoglu, offering sweeping 360-degree views of the Golden Horn and Bosphorus.

Basilica Cistern

Atmospheric 6th-century underground cistern with 336 marble columns, eerie lighting, and the famous Medusa head bases.

Dolmabahce Palace

Opulent 19th-century Ottoman palace on the Bosphorus shore, featuring a crystal chandelier gifted by Queen Victoria.

Blue Mosque (Sultanahmet)

Iconic 17th-century Ottoman mosque famous for its six minarets and stunning blue Iznik tile interior.

Topkapi Palace

Ottoman imperial palace museum housing priceless treasures, the Harem, and relics of the Prophet Muhammad.

Hagia Sophia

Historic mosque and former cathedral with magnificent Byzantine architecture, mosaics, and one of the world's largest domes.