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Hagia Sophia Museum / Church (Ayasofya)
As featured in 3 days in Istanbul
Ollie #1 of 179 attractions in Istanbul
4.5 of 5 stars 2,483 reviews

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Attraction type  Architectural Buildings; Religious Sites; History Museums; Historic Sites
Distance  2.7 miles from city center
Kariye Museum (The Chora Church)
Ollie #2 of 179 attractions in Istanbul
4.5 of 5 stars 528 reviews
Owner description: 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...... more » Owner description: 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. « less
Attraction type  History Museums; Architectural Buildings; Art Museums
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Historic Areas of Istanbul
Ollie #3 of 179 attractions in Istanbul
5 of 5 stars 200 reviews
Attraction type  Historic Sites
Distance  0.2 miles from city center
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Sultanahmet District
Ollie #4 of 179 attractions in Istanbul
4.5 of 5 stars 942 reviews
The old section of Istanbul where you can find many attractions including Topkapi Palace and the Blue Mosque.
Attraction type  Neighborhoods; Historic Walking Areas
Distance  2.6 miles from city center
Suleymaniye Mosque
As featured in 3 days in Istanbul
Ollie #5 of 179 attractions in Istanbul
4.5 of 5 stars 434 reviews
Owner description: Famed architect Sinan built this majestic structure for one of the greatest rulers of the Ottoman Empire. Although this mosque is less ornate, there...... more » Owner description: Famed architect Sinan built this majestic structure for one of the greatest rulers of the Ottoman Empire. Although this mosque is less ornate, there are many similarities between it and the Hagia Sophia since the same architect was responsible for both. « less
Attraction type  Religious Sites; Architectural Buildings
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Rustem Pasha Mosque
Ollie #6 of 179 attractions in Istanbul
4.5 of 5 stars 154 reviews
Owner description: One of the smaller mosques in the city, it was built by Rustem Pasa in 1561 and is noted for the very fine tiles covering the interior and exterior...... more » Owner description: One of the smaller mosques in the city, it was built by Rustem Pasa in 1561 and is noted for the very fine tiles covering the interior and exterior walls. « less
Attraction type  Religious Sites; Architectural Buildings
Distance  0.2 miles from city center
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Basilica Cistern
As featured in 3 days in Istanbul and 1 other guide
Ollie #7 of 179 attractions in Istanbul
4.5 of 5 stars 1,562 reviews

The Basilica Cistern (Turkish: Yerebatan Sarayı - "Sunken Palace", or Yerebatan Sarnıcı - "Sunken Cistern") is located in opposite of Sultan Ahmed Mosque (Blue Mosque). it's a... more »

Attraction type  Historic Sites; Landmarks/ Points of Interest; Bodies of Water; Ancient Ruins
Distance  2.3 miles from city center
Istanbul Old Town
Ollie #8 of 179 attractions in Istanbul
4.5 of 5 stars 302 reviews
Attraction type  Neighborhoods
Istanbul Walk
Ollie #9 of 179 attractions in Istanbul
4.5 of 5 stars 137 reviews
Attraction type  Historic Walking Areas
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Bosphorus Strait
Ollie #10 of 179 attractions in Istanbul
4.5 of 5 stars 629 reviews
Attraction type  Bodies of Water
Distance  0.2 miles from city center
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Blue Mosque (Sultan Ahmet Camii)
As featured in 3 days in Istanbul and 1 other guide
Ollie #11 of 179 attractions in Istanbul
4.5 of 5 stars 1,657 reviews

Just amazing! Travellers call it "Blue Mosque" but Turks call it ''SultanAhmet Mosque". If it is in your itinerary both ways, it is NOT two places, but the same place. Built... more »

Attraction type  Architectural Buildings; Religious Sites
Distance  2.5 miles from city center
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Istanbul Archaeology Museum (Arkeoloji Muzesi)
As featured in Istanbul off the beaten path
Ollie #12 of 179 attractions in Istanbul
4.5 of 5 stars 400 reviews
Owner description: 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...... more » Owner description: 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. « less
Attraction type  History Museums
Distance  2.1 miles from city center
Saint Saviour in Chora
Ollie #13 of 179 attractions in Istanbul
5 of 5 stars 35 reviews

This has to be a must see site when in Istanbul, its easy to find if you have a map of the area & is well worth the effort to find it. The mosaics & frescoes are in a... more »

Attraction type  Art Museums
Corlulu Ali pasa Medresesi
Ollie #14 of 179 attractions in Istanbul
5 of 5 stars 41 reviews
Attraction type  Religious Sites; Landmarks/ Points of Interest
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Rahmi M. Koc Museum
As featured in Istanbul for young kids
Ollie #15 of 179 attractions in Istanbul
4.5 of 5 stars 46 reviews
Owner description: The Rahmi M Koç Museum is the first major museum in Turkey dedicated to the history of Transport, Industry and Communications. Housed in magnificent...... more » Owner description: The Rahmi M Koç Museum is the first major museum in Turkey dedicated to the history of Transport, Industry and Communications. Housed in magnificent buildings - themselves prime examples of industrial archaeology - on the shore of the historic Golden Horn, the collection contains thousands of items from gramophone needles to full size ships and aircraft. « less
Attraction type  Museums
Distance  0.2 miles from city center
Topkapi Palace
As featured in 3 days in Istanbul
Ollie #16 of 179 attractions in Istanbul
4.5 of 5 stars 1,579 reviews

Topkapi Palace is an amazing place to see. It is not only immense in size and structure but also full of history and tales to tell. Building was first constructed in 1459 by... more »

Attraction type  Architectural Buildings; Historic Sites; History Museums; Art Museums; Museums
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Turkish Dance Night at Hodjapasha
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Ollie #17 of 179 attractions in Istanbul
4.5 of 5 stars 225 reviews
Owner description: Turkish dances from different regions of Anatolia are performed as well as group and solo oriental dances with modern choreography in the collages,...... more » Owner description: Turkish dances from different regions of Anatolia are performed as well as group and solo oriental dances with modern choreography in the collages, with specially designed costumes and accompanied by live music. This attraction takes place at Hodjapasha Culture Center. In addition, an exhibition in the foyer area which describes The History of Dance Culture in Turkey can be seen.Performance is in two parts and takes 1 hour total. as regularly every Tuesday and Thursday at 20:00 and 21:00 on Saturdays « less
Attraction type  Theaters
Distance  1.9 miles from city center
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Eyup Sultan Mosque (Eyup Sultan Camii)
Ollie #18 of 179 attractions in Istanbul
4.5 of 5 stars 108 reviews
Owner description: This mosque stands outside the city walls at the location where Hz Eyyubu El-Ensari, a noted Islamic individual, died in the assault on Constantinople...... more » Owner description: This mosque stands outside the city walls at the location where Hz Eyyubu El-Ensari, a noted Islamic individual, died in the assault on Constantinople in 670 AD. « less
Attraction type  Religious Sites; Architectural Buildings; Historic Sites
Distance  2.8 miles from city center
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Istanbul Modern Museum
As featured in 3 days in Istanbul
Ollie #19 of 179 attractions in Istanbul
4.5 of 5 stars 211 reviews
Owner description: Temporary and permanent exhibition halls, photography gallery, cinema hall, video art area and new media art area make up the platform that presents...... more » Owner description: 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. « less
Attraction type  Art Museums
Distance  1.0 miles from city center
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Kucuk Ayasofya Camii (Church of the Saints Sergius and Bacchus)
Ollie #20 of 179 attractions in Istanbul
4.5 of 5 stars 79 reviews
Attraction type  Historic Sites
Distance  0.2 miles from city center
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