This royal palace of the Sultan is located next to the New Mosque, and showcases intricate woodwork, ceramic tiling and decorative calligraphy.

Fish and other edibles are what you'll find at this seafood market next to the Cicek Pasaji.

This l6th-century mosque, built on the slope of a hill near Sultanahmet, is one of the most beautiful examples of classical Turkish architecture in the city. Of special interest are the prayer niches and pulpit, which are covered in lovely Iznik tiles.

This train station in Istanbul was once the last stop of the famed Orient Express. Today, there is much less traffic but you can catch a train to other parts of Turkey or certain areas of Europe.

Also known as Whirling Dervish Hall, the museum contains costumes and musical instruments, and the dervish ceremonies are still performed here.

Dances of Colours is based on thousand years of Hittite, Persian, Greek, and central Asiatic Turk mythology and culture. The dance is a spectacular original project featuring hundreds of folk dance figures, drums and folk music collected from every region of Anatolia capturing the emotions of the people of the Mediterranean. Our motive is to allow people to experience the rich culture of Turkey and let them discover details of Anatolian daily life.