What are the interesting places in Istanbul? Istanbul tourist attractions

Lead: Istanbul is the largest city in Turkey. It is famous for its rich historical sites and fascinating comprehensive culture. From the human landscape to the natural landscape, it makes people linger. So, are there any interesting places in Istanbul? Let's take a look at Bian Xiao.

Optimal travel time

There are many tourists in Istanbul all year round, and the most suitable time for traveling is spring (April-June, early summer (July and autumn (9- 165438+ 10)). It's rainy in winter and too hot in summer. Istanbul locals usually spend their holidays in coastal cities in late July and August.

Dress guide

The temperature in Istanbul is moderate in spring and autumn. Wear a thin coat and add a coat at night. It's very hot in summer, so thin clothes are more suitable. Istanbul has a strong light, so you should pay attention to sun protection. Girls can bring a scarf.

In addition, to enter mosques and some important scenic spots (such as Domar Bahce Palace), you need to take off your shoes and not wear short skirts and shorts. Girls need to cover their hair (some mosques are strict and can't show bangs. If you don't bring your own scarf or shawl, you will also be given an ordinary scarf at the gate of the mosque.

Istanbul tourist route

Istanbul classic two-day tour:

D 1: Hagia Sophia Blue Mosque Constantinople Racecourse Topkapa Palace Grand Bazaar.

D2: Bebek, Turkish Independence Street, Galapagos Tower, Bosphorus Strait.

One-day tour in Istanbul:

D 1: Galapagos, Gulhan Park, Sulaiman Mosque, Hagia Sophia.

Istanbul perfect two-day tour route:

D 1: Grand Bazaar, underground water palace of Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia.

D2: Turkey and Islamic Engineering Museum Mosque, Istanbul Archaeological Museum.

Introduction of Istanbul attractions

Bosporus strait

The Bosporus Strait is the dividing line between Asia and Europe, connecting Marathi, the Mediterranean Sea and the Black Sea, and it is also the traffic artery connecting Europe and Asia. Traveling by boat, one minute you are in Asia, the next minute you are in Europe. This is a wonderful geographical transformation. Here, you have to take a cruise ship to better appreciate the scenery on both sides of the strait.

blue mosque

SultanAhmedMosque, also known as the Blue Mosque, took seven years to build and is a landmark building in Istanbul. The wall is made of blue glazed porcelain fired by a famous Turkish porcelain town, with a white background and rich patterns, which makes the whole mosque full of blue. Mosque is the largest dome building in Istanbul, surrounded by six minarets. It is the only six-pagoda mosque in the world and one of the ten wonders of the world.

Grand Bazaar

Located in the old city, Grand Bazaar is not only the largest indoor market in Istanbul, but also one of the largest markets in the world. For tourists who come here, shopping is no longer the purpose, it has become a must-see spot.

Underground water palace

Located next to Hagia Sophia, the Underground Water Palace was once the underground reservoir of the palace from Byzantine period to Ottoman period. Today, it is one of the romantic and mysterious attractions in Istanbul. The underground water palace has a large storage capacity and is still used by Istanbul people until now. It is said that if the water palace is filled with water, it can be used by the whole city for one month.