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of the empire. Especially Baghdad and Revan Pavilions, with their extraordinary i nt e r io r architecture consisting of İznik


tiles,


are the must- see legacies! Today,


weaponry, jewels, and artifacts, but it’s known for its stories, to be honest. Once upon a time, many sultans,


prominent courtiers,


and famous concubines lived in Topkapı Palace. So if there is a place to learn incredible stories in İstanbul for tourists, it is definitely Topkapı Palace.


Only Way To Fly: Galata Tower


Have you ever heard of Hezârfen Ahmed Çelebi’s story? According to the Ottoman explorer Evliya


Çelebi’s


famous work, Seyâhatnâme (Travelogue), Hezârfen Çelebi, who climbed up the Galata Tower to make all of our dreams come true, left himself down from the tower with his big wings in 1632! And flew across the Bosphorus and landed at Doğancılar in Üsküdar, 3558 meters away! Although this story is according to the legend,


it is still


precious to leave places you visit by knowing their stories. So, climb up the tower to witness the breathtaking view of Istanbul from the


We said that finishing the places to visit in İstanbul would not be easy! Another must- see architectural masterpiece in İstanbul is


it has


an exhibition where it has shown Ottoman


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exact source of this story! Like all the great cities globally, İstanbul has


its own love story too and this story is between two towers. Galata Tower and Maiden’s Tower. Another emotional aspect of İstanbul for tourists is here. As heartwarming as this story can be, it’s still mandatory to visit them to feel the romanticism of İstanbul travel.


Take Breathe in The City: Princes’ Islands Another one of the places to visit in İstanbul


is Princes Islands! The most popular ones are Büyükada, Heybeliada, Burgazada, Kınalıada. These cute ıslands that line up throughout The Marmara Sea will fully take one day of your İstanbul trip! Unlike the places like Topkapı Palace and the Grand Bazaar of İstanbul (where local artisans will shout as loud as they can to make you notice them), the Islands are surrounded by peaceful silence. Be sure that after a joyful ferry journey, you will feel nature more deeply than ever before. It sounds good, right? If you are ready to bike a little, watch


the sea, and have a picnic, do not forget to add the Prince’s Islands to your list of ‘‘İstanbul Visiting Places’’.


Take A Mysterious Trip: Basilica Cistern


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‘’Yerebatan Sarnıcı’’ which is known globally as “Basilica Cistern.” Locals named this structure this way because of its intriguing illusion of infinite columns. Can you imagine that all of İstanbul’s water demands are fulfilled from here? But this is the truth; this cistern has provided water to İstanbul for years! There is another thing you will come across as you stroll among the pillars: an upturned Medusa statue. Sounds a little scary and mystical! It’s dark underground atmosphere also helps you escape the heat of the summer in İstanbul.


Go Back To Ancient Times: Archaeology Museum


After traveling to the Ottoman period in


the Topkapı Palace and Dolmabahçe Palace, it would be an excellent choice to go to the ancient period! İstanbul Archaeological Museum is home to about a million artifacts from various cultures, brought from the imperial lands. One of those things to do in İstanbul visiting is definitely joining a short history tour here! We strongly advise you to visit this place as soon as it opens because it will take a full day of your İstanbul trip.


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