An impressive combination of East and West, the places to visit in Istanbul are as unique as the city’s appeal. Sprinkled with palaces, mosques and minarets throughout, Istanbul will leave you awestruck with its sheer beauty. Sites such as the Pera Mueseum, Hagia Sophia and Istanbul Museum of Modern Art are ideal for history buffs. Adore the wide variety of paintings and ceramic displays at the Istanbul Archaeological Museum, survey the tiles that adorn the interiors of the world famous Blue Mosque, or simply capture panoramic views of the city atop the Galata Tower—there’s lots to see and do here. For those who love exploring outdoors can take a tour of the Basilica Cistern (known as Sunken Palace to the Turkish), or take a ferry ride across the Bosphorus for some spectacular vistas. Steeped in history, lost in time and juxtaposing eastern and western culture, a visit to the city of Istanbul will leave you mesmerized.
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