Sapphire Observation Deck
This is the most famous and popular observation deck in the city. You'll be amazed to see how big Istanbul really is! You can take amazing pictures of the city and the Bosphorus, plus there are some delicious food options
St. Anthony of Padua Church
St. Antoine Church is the largest Roman Catholic Church in Istanbul, Turkey. As you enter this magnificent place of worship, prepare to be captivated by its rich history, stunning architecture, and spiritual ambiance. Originally built in 1725 by Istanbul's Italian community,
Museum of Innocence
Both a book by Orhan Pamuk and a museum are titled the Museum of Innocence. The love story centers on two families and two classes and uses recollections and flashbacks to explain life in Istanbul. In boxes and display cabinets, the museum showcases the
Istanbul Aquarium
This aquarium is the best aquarium in the world in terms of size, variety of fish species, and activities that take place along the walkways. Following a geographical plan, the tourists go from the Black Sea to the Pacific over
Çamlıca Hill
The best location for a panoramic perspective of Istanbul is Camlica Hill on the Asian side. It's a nice recreation area where you can unwind and enjoy the breathtaking view of Istanbul from the hill. On the hill, the longest
New Mosque
One of Istanbul's most well-known mosques, it is located near the Galata Bridge and the Spice Market on Golden Horn. The mosque actually dates back to 1663, hence the name New Mosque is a bit misleading. It is a towering building
Çamlıca Mosque
The mosque is the largest one in Turkey and is situated atop Camlica Hill. The mosque has a conference room, library, art gallery, museum, and subterranean parking for 3,500 automobiles in addition to a capacity for 63,000 people to pray
Istanbul Modern Art Museum
The first modern and contemporary art museum in Turkey is called Istanbul Modern. The museum offers a wide range of interdisciplinary events as part of its mission to introduce the local and global art communities to Turkey's artistic innovation and
Whirling Dervish Show
Dervishes perform the most spiritual dance. Rumi served as an inspiration for the dance, which can be seen as a meditation or cultural performance. The Whirling Dervishes' dhikr ritual is the performance that is most frequently accompanied by the traditional Turkish instrument
Pierre Loti Hill
The hill is named in honor of French author Julien Viaud. This place will fascinate you with its unique and endearing atmosphere, and one of the best places to visit if you want to stand high above the city and enjoy
St. George’s Cathedral
Fener Patriarchal Church is located in the Phanar (Fener) neighborhood in the Fatih district of Istanbul. This is an old lighthouse area from the Byzantine and Ottoman periods and means "lighthouse" in Greek. The Great National School was established here
Theodosius (Serefiye) Cistern
Situated in the old town as one of the first examples of the water structures of the city with a history of 1600 years, the Şerefiye Cistern is the first Turkish museum and the oldest building in the world with
Mihrimah Sultan Mosques
The legendary Ottoman ruler Suleyman the Magnificent ordered the construction of the Mihrimah Sultan Mosque in the 1560s for his beloved daughter Princess Mihrimah. It was created as a mosque complex with a madrasa, hamam, tomb, and a row of
Istanbul Toy Museum
This unique museum is located in Kadikoy. In 2005, Turkish poet and author Sunay Akin founded the museum. 4,000 toys and miniatures from Turkey and other countries are now on show in the museum; many of the items are antiquities,
Harbiye Military Museum
The Museum is located near Taksim and it covers the development of warfare and weaponry from Ottoman to Turkey. The museum has halls each of which corresponds to a category such as military weaponry, conquests, and the Turkish War of Independence. There are
Pera Museum
One of Istanbul's top private art museums is the Pera Museum. Even the structure is a piece of art! In the vibrant and storied area of Pera, in the Beyolu district, the museum is housed in the former Bristol Hotel. There are
Istanbul Ataturk Museum
The founder of the Turkish Republic, Ataturk, resided in this home until 1919 along with his mother and sister. The structure, which is located in Sisli, was constructed in 1908. Atatürk's personal belongings, including documents with original signatures, photographs, paintings,
Istanbul Akaretler Mustafa Kemal Museum
The museum, located in the house where Atatürk's mother, sister, and foster son lived between 1912 and 1919, is located in the Akaretler district of Beşiktaş. This historical place was opened to visitors in 2011 after an extensive restoration and
Beşiktaş JK Museum
The Beşiktaş football team's sacred Vodafone Park is home to Turkey's largest and first officially recognized sports museum, which spans two levels and has a space of 1650 m2. The museum features hundreds of one-of-a-kind sports objects, including jerseys, medals,
Istanbul Naval Museum
Istanbul is home to the largest maritime museum in Turkey. It is still in operation today and is under the command of the Turkish Navy Forces. More than 20,000 objects are kept there. It is distinguished for being the first
Yıldız Park
It was previously a sizable forest that served as a hunting site for Ottoman sultans. Sultan Abdulhamid II made it his favorite hangout after which he built walls, a lake, residences, and a porcelain factory. It has a wide range of
Istanbul Archeological Museum
Istanbul Archaeology Museum has many artifacts from the Greek, Egyptian, and Arabian Peninsulas as well as pre-Islamic Anatolia and Mesopotamia. The best way to enjoy and learn about the architecture, history, and hidden tales of the Archeological Museum is with an informative guide. Istanbul Archeological
Turkish and Islamic Art Museum
The largest collection of carpets, an amazing collection of antique Qurans, royal edicts, handwritten calligraphy, and other literary works in the world is housed at the Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum. For those who enjoy antiques and history, this is a fantastic
Istanbul Great Palace Mosaics Museum
One of the most distinctive art forms, mosaics has a long history in Anatolia. If you want to see some of the best examples, visit the Great Palace Mosaic Museum in Istanbul, which houses roughly 250 of these enormous antique