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Famous for its impressive size, remarkable architecture and
beautiful mosaics and frescoes, the massive ochre-coloured domed
structure known as Hagia Sophia is one of Istanbul's most...
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The Sultan Ahmet Camii, commonly known as the Blue Mosque, with
its tiers of magnificent domes and six graceful minarets is one of
the most striking and immediately distinguishable structures on...
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The Topkapi Sarayi, built by Mehmet the Conqueror as a Sultan's
Palace, consists of a sprawling collection of buildings arranged
around several interconnecting courtyards. Magnificently...
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The grand 16th century palace of the sultan's Grand Vizier,
Ibrahim Pasa, today houses the Turkish and Islamic Art Museum,
containing what many consider to be the finest collection of
Islamic...
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The oldest and biggest enclosed bazaar in the world, also known
as the Grand Bazaar, is one of the most enticing and mesmerizing
attractions in Istanbul. Consisting of a vast labyrinth of...
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Also known as the Underground Cistern or Yerebatan Saray, this
eerie cavern was built by Constantinople the Great around 532 AD
and is held up below ground by 336 columns. Once a set for the
James...
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Erected as a bastion for the walls of the 14th century colony of
Galata, the tower offers a 360º panoramic view of the old town.
Today it is a sought-after conference venue, offering fine...
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This second palace of the Ottoman Sultans was once the Sultan's
harem and is an ostentatious interior of crystal chandeliers, the
one adorning the grand hall weighing in at four tons (4,000 kg)....
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Kids on holiday in Istanbul will jump at a chance to visit the
dolphinarium, its six pools home to a few dolphins and seals, as
well as white whales and walruses. Children can swim with...
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The fascinating world of science can be explored by children at
the Sisli science centre in Istanbul. Interactive programs and
animations cover a range of subjects from maths and physics...
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In a true space odyssey, kids can marvel at the wonders of the
universe projected onto the walls of the Discovery Sphere
Planetarium. They will be amazed at the night sky as it reveals
infinite...
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The ancient Hippodrome of Constantinople was built between 200
and 300 as a stadium for horse racing, chariot racing, and other
amusements. Seating up to 100,000 people, there isn't much
remaining...
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