Constantinople
Description
A city of unmatched history: Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman empires. Minarets, domes, bazaars, and palaces define its skyline. Its markets, mosques, and narrow streets offer a sensory feast of colour, sound, and scent.
Advice to Travelers
Visitors should be prepared for bustling crowds, insistent merchants, and rapidly changing prices. Dress modestly when visiting mosques. Beware of street thieves in crowded bazaars.
Recommended Hotels
- Pera Palace Hotel
- Tokatlıyan Hotel
Places of Interest
- Hagia Sophia
- Topkapı Palace
- Blue Mosque
- Grand Bazaar
- Galata Bridge
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