This enormous palace was the Imperial residence of Ottoman sultans for almost 400 years. Although much of the palace is not accessible, the daily tours of the Harem are of great interest to tourists.

This architectural marvel displays 30 million gold tiles throughout its interior, and a wide, flat dome which was a bold engineering feat at the time it was constructed in the 6th century.

Called the Blue Mosque because of the color of its interior tiles, this masterful building with its many domes and six minarets was built to compete with the Hagia Sophia across the street.

The old section of Istanbul where you can find many attractions including Topkapi Palace and the Blue Mosque.

Besides its importance as the first Turkish museum, it remains one of the world's largest museums with over one million works. Opened to the public in 1891, it houses a collection of Greek, Roman and Byzantine artifacts.

Built in 500 A.D., Galata Tower is one of the dominating landmarks of Istanbul. It was used as a watchtower to help defend the city.

Spices, dried fruits, nuts and seeds are among the many treasures to be found at this bazaar also known as the Spice Market.

This body of water that passes along the shores of Istanbul is 20 miles in length and is the physical divider between the continents of Europe and Asia.

Bargaining for goods is standard practice at the largest covered market in Turkey, rumored to contain over 4,000 shops.

Temporary and permanent exhibition halls, photography gallery, cinema hall, video art area and new media art area make up the platform that presents diverse forms of art that can be experienced at Istanbul Modern in addition to an arts library, a shop that combines design with art and its cafe and restaurant that offers its visitors a fantastic view of Istanbul.

This 11th-century church was noted for its remarkable mosaics illustrating scenes from the life of Christ and the Virgin Mary. It has since been converted into a museum.

According to Turkish legend, a princess was locked in this tower to protect her from being bitten by a snake. Over the years the tower has been used as a customs station, lighthouse and a residence for retired naval officers.

This neighborhood in the modern section of the city is home to many foreign consulates, and is popular for its restaurants and nightlife.

The Suleymaniye Mosque was built by the famous Turkish architect Sinan.  Aghia Sophia was built much earlier by two architects, Anthemios and Issidoros.  The reason why the Suleymaniye Mosque...

This charming neighborhood of renovated old buildings is home to many restaurants, shops and artist galleries.

This cobblestone street attracts both locals and tourists who walk its length to enjoy the many restaurants, cafes and shops. Many of the city's movie theaters are also located here.

Lovers of nursing history will appreciate this museum, located in the barracks where Florence Nightengale lived during the Crimean War.