Hagia Sophia, once the greatest church in the Christian world until its conversion into a mosque in 1453, is now one of Istanbul’s most well known and breathtakingly beautiful museums. Read more about Hagia Sophia - Ayasofya Museum
The Suleymaniye Mosque is Istanbul’s largest mosque. It was built between 1550 and 1557 by the great Ottoman architect Mimar Sinan, who also chose to be buried here. Read more about Suleymaniye Mosque
Istiklal Caddesi (Independence Street), arguably Istanbul’s most famous street, is located in the city’s Beyoglu district on the European side of the city. Read more about Istiklal Street - Taksim
If the wail of the minarets doesn’t awaken your senses, then one of Istanbul’s most visited mosque- the Sultanahmet/ Blue Mosque- certainly will. Read more about Blue Mosque - Sultanahmet Cami
The Istanbul Archaeology Museum actually consists of three museums: the Archaeological Museum (main building); Museum of the Ancient Orient and the Museum of Islamic Art (Tiled Kiosk). Read more about Istanbul Archaeology Museums
Istanbul’s Hippodrome was once the largest of its kind in the world. Not much is left of it these days, but it nonetheless remains a grand site and it’s easy to imagine the ghosts of horses past. Read more about Hippodrome and Monuments
Taking visitors to the tranquil depths of Istanbul, the Basilica Cistern is the city’s largest covered reservoir. It was built in 532 AD on the site of a great basilica. Read more about Basilica Cistern - Yerebatan Museum
If the Grand Bazaar is the father of Istanbul’s bazaars, then the Spice Bazaar is its pretty little daughter. Read more about Spice Bazaar - Misir Carsisi
Istanbul's huge size, stunning location, interesting history and many wonderful attractions makes it difficult to compile a list of the best.
The My Destination Istanbul team has come up with some of the most historical, popular, beautiful and interesting places to visit in Istanbul, from monuments to museums and much, much more.
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