Istanbul
Two continents, 8,000 years, and the world's best bazaar
Istanbul is the only city in the world that sits on two continents, and its character reflects that unique position - a place where East genuinely meets West, where minarets pierce the skyline alongside Byzantine domes, where a ferry crossing the Bosphorus in the morning mist is one of the most poetic commutes on Earth. The Grand Bazaar, the Hagia Sophia, the Spice Market, and an endless procession of tea glasses.
- 01Simit from a street cart
- 02Döner at Karadeniz
- 03Turkish breakfast spread
- 04Baklava at Karaköy Güllüoğlu
Bargaining in the Grand Bazaar is expected - enjoy the theatre.
The Hagia Sophia is now a mosque - dress modestly and remove shoes.
Eat like a local in Karaköy or Beyoğlu for authentic and affordable food.
Bosphorus cruise at sunset is worth every lira.
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