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The Top 20 Attractions in Istanbul

There are plenty of places to see and visit in Istanbul. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Istanbul is a region where 20

hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.

Last updated: December 2, 2025

Hagia Sophia

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First church, then Mosque and now museum. The Hagia Sophia is the highlight of an Istanbul trip. A true eye candy, there is so much to discover. Painted Christian symbols …

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Galata Bridge

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Busy bridge over the Golden Horn with sidewalks, street vendors and basement cafes.

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Spice Bazaar (Mısır Çarşısı)

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A nice bazaar, but always busy.

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Grand Bazaar (Kapalıçarşı)

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Since the middle of the 15th century, this is the most famous bazaar in Istanbul and the shopping mecca par excellence. Here, on an area of as much as 20,000 …

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Sultanahmet Square

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Beautiful city to explore. It's unfortunate for the few hustlers and scammers that target tourists. I had to help 2 French ladies who were almost forced into a restaurant by staff members.

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German Fountain (Alman Çeşmesi)

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The fountain was a gift from Sultan Abdulhamid II and was erected in 1900 to commemorate the 1898 visit of German Emperor Wilhelm II to Istanbul. It was manufactured in …

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Sultan Ahmed Mosque (Blue Mosque)

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Beautiful mosque in a beautiful city😍

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Topkapi Palace

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For centuries, Topkapi Palace in Istanbul was the residence and seat of government of the sultans and the administrative center of the Ottoman Empire.

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Yeni Cami (New Mosque)

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Another beautiful local mosque 🕌 ❤️

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Theodosius' Obelisk

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The obelisk of Theodosius is an ancient Egyptian obelisk, which was brought to Constantinople under Emperor Theodosius I and placed there in 390 AD in the Hippodrome.

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