Best places: Things to dos in Istanbul, Turkey

Iconic, storied mosque set within a vast, domed former Byzantine church with stained-glass windows.

Architecturally significant Ottoman mosque completed in 1755, featuring a huge dome & many windows.

😐 Aya Sofia is definitely a must-see sight in Istanbul. The inside space is impressive. Few years back it was turned from museum to a regular mosque. That brought free entry (previously as a museum, the entry fee was paid but as far as I remember, it was 40TL in 2015, not a fortune). On the other hand...

Architecturally notable Ottoman mosque completed in 1572, with Iznik tiles on its interior walls.

Stately, 19th-century burial place of Ottoman sultans, built of marble & topped with an ornate dome.

Huge, opulent 15th-century palace, occupied by sultans for 400 years, housing Ottoman treasures.

Well-known site, also known as the Blue Mosque, built in 1616 & containing its founder's tomb.

Venerable, tranquil forested park featuring gardens, paths, a creek & a science museum.

Public square with remnants of an ancient hippodrome, plus prominent & historic buildings.

Imperial mosque complex built in the early 1500's including a school, baths & a soup kitchen.

Landmark domed mosque in a former 6th century Byzantine church with an Ottoman-style interior.

👍👍 This place is a gem!! Rooftop with ambiance and a family feel for all the servers who support and work with one another. We celebrated a birthday and had a wonderful time with the whole team. Absolutely try the items marked “ottoman”-out of this world. The raviolis were phenomenal and we were so imp...

Egyptian obelisk with circa-1400 B.C. hieroglyphics, re-erected here in the 4th century A.D.

Elaborately decorated fountain built in 1898 & adorned with mirrors & floral motifs.

Built in 1728, this sizable fountain housed in a Turkish Rococo structure features ornate facades.

👍👍 Very nice park, in the same moment you can see two biggest icons of Istanbul (Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia Mosque). Many people during the day but in the night time you have that view reserved just for you. Many shops and restaurants around. One of the stunning places in Istanbul :)

Huge underground Roman water source held up with 336 marble columns covering 9,800 sq. meters.

Neoclassical museum showing the country's rich archaeological heritage within landscaped gardens.

Recently restored column atop a stone pedestal built by the ancient Romans as a monument.

👍👍 This is our honest review. We booked 2 trips with Royal line and it was amazing the price is very reasonable compare to other travel agency where they rip you off. The staff is very professional and speak really good english. The tourist guide was very helpful and well organised through out the day....