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The 10 Best Istanbul Landmarks

The 10 Best Istanbul Landmarks

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Created by HeyTripster • Updated On: May 27, 2020

Istanbul is a region rich in history and culture. Great empires rose and fell here leaving behind many historic treasures in Istanbul, each representing a different culture.

Hagia Sophia is one of The 10 Best Istanbul Landmarks.

1. Hagia Sophia

9.2
(Ayasofya)
Ayasofya Meydanı, Sultanahmet, Fatih, İstanbul
Historic and Protected Site · Cankurtaran · 1337 tips and reviews

HeyTripsterHeyTripster: Hagia Sophia, formerly known as the Byzantine church, was built between 532 – 537. Read more.

Blue Mosque is one of The 10 Best Istanbul Landmarks.

2. Blue Mosque

9.5
(Sultan Ahmet Camii)
Sultan Ahmet Mah. At Meydanı Cad. No:7, Fatih, İstanbul
Mosque · Sultan Ahmet · 860 tips and reviews

HeyTripsterHeyTripster: This mosque, built between 1609 – 1617, is one of the most important architectural works of the Ottoman period. Read more.

Galata Tower is one of The 10 Best Istanbul Landmarks.

3. Galata Tower

9.5
(Galata Kulesi)
Bereketzade Mah. Büyük Hendek Cad. Galata, Beyoğlu, İstanbul
Historic and Protected Site · Bereketzade · 2462 tips and reviews

HeyTripsterHeyTripster: Located in the centre of the city, this tower will provide you with an excellent panoramic view of Istanbul. Read more.

Taksim Square is one of The 10 Best Istanbul Landmarks.

4. Taksim Square

8.7
(Taksim Meydanı)
Taksim, Beyoğlu, İstanbul
Plaza · 3169 tips and reviews

HeyTripsterHeyTripster: Taksim Square, where you can witness the exotic and the modern styles of Istanbul at the same time, is at the top of many tourists lists of places to see here. Read more.

İstiklal Avenue is one of The 10 Best Istanbul Landmarks.

5. İstiklal Avenue

(İstiklal Caddesi)
Beyoğlu, İstanbul
Road · 4600 tips and reviews

HeyTripsterHeyTripster: When you look at photos of Istanbul online, you’ll often be looking at Istiklal Street. This historic 1.4km street is the entertainment centre of the region. Read more.

Beylerbeyi Sarayı is one of The 10 Best Istanbul Landmarks.

6. Beylerbeyi Sarayı

9.3
Beylerbeyi Mah. Abdullahağa Cad. Üsküdar, İstanbul, İstanbul
Palace · Beylerbeyi · 196 tips and reviews

HeyTripsterHeyTripster: This highly aesthetic work of art, built by Sultan Abdulaziz during the Ottoman period, is one of Istanbul’s treasures. Read more.

Miniatürk is one of The 10 Best Istanbul Landmarks.

7. Miniatürk

8.9
Sütlüce Mh. İmrahor Cd., Beyoğlu, İstanbul
Museum · Sütlüce · 525 tips and reviews

HeyTripsterHeyTripster: Miniatürk is one of the most interesting places to visit in Istanbul. Read more.

Büyükada is one of The 10 Best Istanbul Landmarks.

8. Büyükada

İlçe Merkezi, Adalar, İstanbul
Island · Nizam · 1363 tips and reviews

HeyTripsterHeyTripster: The Adalar region is a great place to find some peace and catch your breath. Read more.

Dolmabahçe Palace is one of The 10 Best Istanbul Landmarks.

9. Dolmabahçe Palace

9.5
(Dolmabahçe Sarayı)
Vişnezade Mah. Dolmabahçe Cad., Beşiktaş, İstanbul
Palace · 796 tips and reviews

HeyTripsterHeyTripster: Dolmabahçe Palace is one of the largest palaces in Istanbul. Read more.

Grand Bazaar is one of The 10 Best Istanbul Landmarks.

10. Grand Bazaar

9.2
(Kapalıçarşı)
Beyazıt, Fatih, İstanbul
Historic and Protected Site · Beyazıt · 1925 tips and reviews

HeyTripsterHeyTripster: The best in Istanbul to buy gifts for your loved ones, the Grand Bazaar has over 4000 shops and there are around 25,000 artisans working here. Read more.

Basilica Cistern is one of The 10 Best Istanbul Landmarks.

11. Basilica Cistern

9.3
(Yerebatan Sarnıcı)
Alemdar Mah. Yerebatan Cad. No:1/3, Fatih, İstanbul
Historic and Protected Site · Alemdar · 759 tips and reviews

HeyTripsterHeyTripster: It’s one of the most exciting places in Istanbul, located underground and built to provide water in Byzantine times.

Topkapı Palace is one of The 10 Best Istanbul Landmarks.

12. Topkapı Palace

9.4
(Topkapı Sarayı Müzesi)
Cankurtaran, İstanbul, İstanbul
History Museum · Cankurtaran · 1060 tips and reviews

HeyTripsterHeyTripster: After the conquest of Istanbul, Fatih Sultan Mehmet requested the construction of the Topkapı Palace in 1460.