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- Locals have answered 183 questions about Istanbul.
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1. Topkapi Palace
- Best ensemble palace and UNESCO World Heritage Site
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- Sultanahmet
- Nile Expert Tip: Without doubt one of the most historical sights in Istanbul and Turkey at large. Consisting of hundreds...
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2. Galata Tower
- Medieval stone tower with panoramic view of Old Istanbul
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- Beyoğlu – Galata
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3. Dolmabahçe Palace
- Filled with luxury
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- Beşiktaş
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4. Basilica Cistern (Yerebatan Sarayi)
- "Sinking Palace", cistern beneath the city built in 6th cc.
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- Sultanahmet
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5. Hippodrome
- Ancient Byzantine horse-racing track in Sultanahmet Square
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- Sultanahmet
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6. Dogan Apartment
- A famous residential apartment of architectural and nostalgic significance
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- Beyoğlu – Galata
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7. Yedikule (Seven Towers Fortress)
About a quarter of a mile inland from the Marmara Sea along the land walls is the Golden Gate entrance...
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8. Grand Bazaar (Kapali Çarsisi)
The mother of all tourist traps, the Grand or Covered Bazaar is a vivid illustration of all that's gone...
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9. Topkapi Palace (Topkapi Sarayi)
Residence of the sultans, administrative seat of the Ottoman Empire for almost 400 years, and the source...
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10. Dolmabahçe Palace (Dolmabahçe Sarayi)
Extending for almost .8km (1/2 mile) on a tract of landfill on the shores of the Bosphorus is Dolmabahçe...
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- What makes Istanbul such a traveler destination? A lot of things, and chief among them, the landmarks. Strikingly distinct, you'll want to check out the reasons why Istanbul lures travelers, and its signature landmarks are a good place to start. These are the spots refrigerator magnets were made for.
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