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Straddling the Bosphorus, its skyline studded with domes and minarets, İstanbul is one of the truly great …

The magnificent Ayasofya was originally built by Byzantine Emperor Justinian in 537 AD, and it was used as a church …

The magnificent Ayasofya was originally built by Byzantine Emperor Justinian in 537 AD, and it was used as a church …

Topkapı Sarayı, on the Seraglio Peninsula, became a museum in 1924. The Harem, Baghdat Pavilion, Revan Pav …

Topkapı Sarayı, on the Seraglio Peninsula, became a museum in 1924. The Harem, Baghdat Pavilion, Revan Pav …

Located in the heart of the Yildiz woodland reserve (a small but delicious respite from the city), this historic …

Located in the heart of the Yildiz woodland reserve (a small but delicious respite from the city), this historic …

Yerebatan Sarayı translates as "Sunken Palace." It's Istanbul's largest underground cistern -- a remnant …

Yerebatan Sarayı translates as "Sunken Palace." It's Istanbul's largest underground cistern -- a remnant …

Making its debut in 2004, Istanbul Modern is Turkey's first museum dedicated to displaying contemporary art. Located …

Making its debut in 2004, Istanbul Modern is Turkey's first museum dedicated to displaying contemporary art. Located …

Across from Dolmabahçe Palace sits Beylerbeyi Palace, the summer home of the Sultans. It is lavishly decorated, with …

Across from Dolmabahçe Palace sits Beylerbeyi Palace, the summer home of the Sultans. It is lavishly decorated, with …