Top Attractions and Must-Visit Places in Istanbul 2025

« Istanbul is a place where Europe literally meets Asia — the city spans two continents. You can visit at any time of year and at any point — boredom is simply not an option. Even three days spent in Istanbul will leave unforgettable impressions for a long time.

The city is full of fascinating spots that deserve your attention, but perhaps the best way to start your sightseeing is at the Hagia Sophia, rightly considered the eighth wonder of the world. »

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@violet_miss

« Today was an incredibly eventful day as we visited the main attractions of Istanbul: Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, the Basilica Cistern, and we made our way to Topkapi Palace. Hagia Sophia amazed me with the vastness of its vaults and dome. It doesn’t seem that big from the outside, yet its size is absolutely breathtaking! Its history is also quite similar to that of the St. Isaac's Cathedral; it was reconstructed three times. I should note that for the first two times it belonged to Christians, but for the third reconstruction, additional vaults and minarets were added, turning it into a mosque. On February 1, 1935, it opened its doors as a museum. »

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@alina2cake

« Yesterday we walked along Istiklal Street 🙂 and crossed the Galata Bridge to the Spice Market and the Sultan Ahmed Mosque. Today, we plan to visit the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia. In the evening, ideally, we would like to take a boat tour along the Bosphorus. 🛥️ »

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@grandtower

« A nighttime stroll through Sultanahmet is a must when the tourists and all the hustle and bustle are gone. The mosques stand majestically and peacefully. 🌙✨ »

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@grandtower

« Istiklal Street, another iconic spot in Istanbul filled with shops, boutiques, and cafes. Stretching for about 1.9 miles, over 3 million people pass through this street daily. It's incredibly vibrant, and the side streets feel like enchanting mazes. 🌟🛍️ »

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@anuffffa

« The museum of miniatures is so charming! All the country’s landmarks are in one park at a scale of 1:25. Now we want to visit Ephesus, Izmir, and Cappadocia! 😊 »

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@walethka

« No matter how we planned our trip, it still turned out differently. A stroll along the Bosphorus allowed us to see many of Istanbul's attractions from a different perspective. Mosques, former temples, fortresses, and palaces look tiny from the water. It's from a distance that you can truly grasp their magnitude and grandeur. It also makes you realize just how small you are when a cargo ship passes by. 🌊🏰 »

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