Places to Visit
Mosques, palaces, Byzantine monuments and neighbourhoods of the Historic Peninsula.
6 places
Byzantine & Ancient
Hippodrome (Sultanahmet Square)
Byzantium's chariot-racing arena, home to the Egyptian Obelisk and the Serpent Column.
Neighbourhoods & Squares
Gülhane Park
Topkapı's former outer garden — a shady break, famous for its spring tulips.
Neighbourhoods & Squares
Fener & Balat
Colourful houses, churches and synagogues in the city's most multicultural quarters.
Neighbourhoods & Squares
Sirkeci Station
The 1890 terminus of the legendary Orient Express.
Neighbourhoods & Squares
Galata Bridge & Eminönü
The iconic Golden Horn bridge, famous for its anglers and views.
Neighbourhoods & Squares
Beyazıt Square
A lively square with Beyazıt Mosque, Istanbul University's gate and the Book Bazaar.