Category: Destinations

1. Istanbul Istanbul is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world and it has been on UNESCO World Heritage List since 1985 deservedly. Istanbul has so many historical spots to visit that even a few days would not suffice. Moreover, Istanbul famously bridges Europe and Asia continents and it’s the only city in the world that bridges two continents. Topkapı Palace When you visit Istanbul, you should definitely visit Topkapi Palace where sultans of the Ottoman Empire resided for 400 years. You will feel like you are taking a walk in nature when you visit Topkapi Palace since the Palace is in nature itself and it offers great sceneries. Hagia Sophia Mosque Another great spot to hit in Istanbul is Hagia Sophia. It was built 1500 years ago by 11000 people in an unbelievably short time, only 5 years, and Hagia Sophia is one of the most famous historical monuments in the world. With its walls defying the years and majestic dome, Hagia Sophia has survived several ages. I strongly recommend you to visit Hagia Sophia with a private tour guide. As the history of this building was associated with emperors, sultans and religious figures; it promises a great experience for history-enthusiasts. Blue Mosque Blue Mosque is the most famous and visited a mosque in Istanbul. It is called Blue Mosque because of the blue tiles inside the mosque. Actually, this is not the real name of the mosque. It was built by the Ottoman Sultan Ahmed I and is known as the Sultan Ahmed Mosque. Over time, this name has been simplified in the folk language and has become the Sultanahmet Mosque. The Sultanahmet Camii (this is the local name of the mosque) is the most visited monument in Istanbul alongside Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace. Bosphorus Cruise