About Istanbul
Why travelers love it here
Istanbul straddles Europe and Asia across the Bosphorus Strait, and that duality runs through everything — the minarets and Orthodox churches, the Grand Bazaar's sensory overload and the quiet tea gardens of Üsküdar, the spice-stacked souks and the rooftop bars. It is one of the great cities of the world, and it knows it.
Best timeApril–June or September–November
CurrencyTRY (₺)
LanguageTurkish
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul (UTC+3)
Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque
Grand Bazaar and Spice Market
Bosphorus boat cruise
Breakfast in Karaköy neighborhood
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