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Where Europe meets Asia”historic mosques, bazaars, and Bosphorus views.
Istanbul is a major city in Turkey that straddles Europe and Asia across the Bosphorus Strait. Its Old City reflects cultural influences of the many empires that once ruled here. In the Sultanahmet district, the open-air, Roman-era Hippodrome was for centuries the site of chariot races, and Egyptian obelisks also remain.
Discover iconic landmarks such as Galata Tower, Chora Church, Basilica Cistern, Grand Bazaar, Topkapi Palace, Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Emirgan Park, Istanbul Modern Museum, Prince’s Island, Bosphorus Cruise, and more.