A city that was formerly ruled by the ottoman empire is the only city that is built on Two Continents the city boasts the rich Turkish culture be it in terms of art, architecture and literature. A few must visits include.
>> Blue mosque
Known to be the Biggest ottoman Mosques in the world has around six minarets and is an architectural wonder
>> Bascillica Cistern
Is an extraordinary water connection system that brought water into Istanbul From Thrace .The cistern has been fitted with lights and music
>> The Aya Sofya
Is a church turned into a mosque glittering mosaics lurk in the galleries upstairs is must see. Tombs of several ottoman emperor’s rest in here.
>> Chora church
Need a stunning glimpse of late Byzantine splendour, be it the walls and ceilings adorned with glittering mosaics and breath-taking frescoes. It has made the journey from Byzantine church.
>> Galata Tower
No city is best seen if not from a birds eye view…watch the splendid sight and ponder about relaxation for that is what splendid Istanbul would like to convey.
>> Turkish and Islamic Art
A place that boasts a rich historic culture encapsulated in here are historical remains and artifacts .That would make you travel Back in Time
>> Don’t Miss
Go on a shopping spree at grand bazaar that has about just the artifacts one needs to take home and what’s even better is that you are spoilt for choice covering about 61 streets and 3000 shops!
– Khyati Kotiyan
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