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<p><em>Where the West and the East intersect.</em> The glorious city of Istanbul straddles two continents – Europe and Asia. The cultural diversity is thus apparent. Being the world&#8217;s fifth largest city, this Turkish financial capital sees a flock of tourists all year round. And why won&#8217;t it? Since the ancient past, Istanbul has been host to the Romans, the Greeks, the Venetians and the Ottomans – the reminders of their presence still seen and felt around the city. ;</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/88/Istanbul_at_night_%2816193962812%29.jpg" alt="Places To See: Istanbul In Turkey" width="800" height="500"/><figcaption>via Wikimedia Commons/Juraj Patekar</figcaption></figure>



<p>Sundry colors, tastes, smells and sights give the marvelous Istanbul its glory. As soon as you step inside the city, you are met with a burst of amalgamated cultures. Perhaps this is the reason that, once visited, it glows in your heart forever. ;</p>



<p>Let us assist you with our succinct guide in planning the best way you can spend your time there. ;</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="best-time-to-travel">Best time to travel ;</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/e/e8/Sunsets_of_Istanbul_01.JPG" alt="Places To See: Istanbul In Turkey" width="800" height="500"/><figcaption>via Wikimedia Commons/Dickelbers</figcaption></figure>



<p>March to May and September to November are possibly the best times to visit Istanbul. This is because the weather is comfortably pleasant – from 60F to 70F – azure skies spread over wonderful architecture, and the crowd is manageable. Hotel rates are also average during these two times of the year. Make sure you carry an umbrella, though. ;</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="you-ll-love-istanbul-if">You&#8217;ll love Istanbul if</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/b/b8/Levent%2C_Istanbul_at_night.jpg" alt="" width="800" height="600"/><figcaption>via Wikimedia Commons/Derrick Brutel</figcaption></figure>



<ol class="wp-block-list"><li>You love history, art and culture ; ;</li><li>You appreciate religious architecture, and architecture in general ;</li><li>You enjoy delicacies and relish exquisite tastes ;</li><li>You are a cat person. Yes, Istanbul is the city of cats!</li><li>You devour in nightlife</li></ol>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="where-should-you-head-to">Where should you head to?</h2>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="the-bosphorus-the-strait-that-divides-istanbul-between-asia-and-europe"><strong>The Bosphorus – </strong>the strait that divides Istanbul between Asia and Europe</h3>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/4d/Turquoise_Bosphorus.jpg" alt="Places To See: Istanbul In Turkey" width="800" height="800"/><figcaption>via Wikimedia Commons/Merterm</figcaption></figure>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="halic-the-golden-horn-the-horn-like-estuary-that-divides-european-istanbul-in-two"><strong>Halic, the Golden Horn</strong> – the horn-like estuary that divides European Istanbul in two ;</h3>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://yodoozy.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Halic_Bridge_Istanbul-1024x768.jpg" alt="Istanbul" class="wp-image-39913" width="800" height="600"/><figcaption>via Wikimedia Commons/J Brew</figcaption></figure>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="the-princes-islands-places-of-exile-for-byzantine-princes-around-istanbul"><strong>The Princes&#8217; Islands </strong>– places of exile for <a href="https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Byzantine_Empire">Byzantine</a> princes around Istanbul</h3>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/6c/Adalar_Luftbild.JPG" alt="Places To See: Istanbul In Turkey" width="800" height="542"/><figcaption>via Wikimedia Commons/Elelicht</figcaption></figure>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="the-hagia-sophia-mosque-byzantine-emperor-justanian-s-statement-to-the-world-of-the-kingdom-s-wealth-and-glory"><strong>The Hagia-Sophia Mosque </strong>– Byzantine Emperor Justanian&#8217;s statement to the world of the kingdom&#8217;s wealth and glory ;</h3>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/b/b0/Istanbul_asv2020-02_img45_Hagia_Sophia.jpg" alt="Places To See: Istanbul In Turkey" width="800" height="400"/><figcaption>via Wikimedia Commons/A.Savin</figcaption></figure>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="topkapi-palace-where-the-sultans-of-the-ottoman-empire-ruled"><strong>Topkapı Palace</strong> – where the Sultans of the Ottoman Empire ruled ;</h3>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/0/08/View_of_Topkap%C4%B1_Palace_from_the_Galata_Tower%2C_Istanbul%2C_Turkey_001.jpg" alt="Places To See: Istanbul In Turkey" width="800" height="1250"/><figcaption>via Wikimedia Commons/Moonik</figcaption></figure>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="topkapi-palace-where-the-sultans-of-the-ottoman-empire-ruled">Th<strong>e Hippodrome </strong>– the magnificent centre of Byzantine life ;</h3>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/56/Obelisk_of_Theodosius%2C_Hippodrome_of_Constantinople%2C_Istanbul%2C_Turkey_%28Ank_Kumar%29_04.jpg" alt="Places To See: Istanbul In Turkey" width="800" height="1139"/><figcaption>via Wikimedia Commons/Ank Kumar</figcaption></figure>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="what-you-shouldn-t-miss">What you shouldn&#8217;t miss</h2>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="the-grand-bazaar-technically-the-world-s-first-and-most-beautiful-shopping-mall"><strong>The Grand Bazaar</strong> – technically the world&#8217;s first and most beautiful shopping mall ;</h3>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/14/Grand_Bazaar%2C_Istanbul%2C_Turkey_%28Ank_Kumar%29_04.jpg" alt="Places To See: Istanbul In Turkey" width="800" height="600"/><figcaption>via Wikimedia Commons/Ank Kumar</figcaption></figure>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="the-spice-bazaar-where-you-can-taste-istanbul"><strong>The Spice Bazaar</strong> – where you can taste Istanbul ;</h3>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/e/e1/Spices_on_Spice_Bazaar_in_Istanbul_02.jpg" alt="" width="800" height="600"/><figcaption>via Wikimedia Commons/Miomir Magdevski</figcaption></figure>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="the-museum-of-turkish-and-islamic-arts-to-bask-in-turkey-s-glory"><strong>The Museum of Turkish and Islamic Arts </strong>– to bask in Turkey&#8217;s glory ;</h3>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/88/Celestial_map%2C_signs_of_the_Zodiac_and_lunar_mansions..JPG" alt="" width="800" height="800"/><figcaption>via Wikimedia Commons/Painters of Sultan Murad III</figcaption></figure>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="the-galata-tower-climb-up-what-formerly-was-the-tallest-tower-in-istanbul"><strong>The Galata Tower</strong> – climb up what formerly was the tallest tower in Istanbul</h3>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/b/bb/Istanbul_Galata_Tower_IMG_7475_1800.jpg" alt="" width="800" height="500"/><figcaption>via Wikimedia Commons/Alexxx1979</figcaption></figure>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="look-out-for">Look out for</h2>



<ol class="wp-block-list"><li>Bosphorus yacht tours ;</li><li>Istanbul night shows ;</li><li>Dinner Cruise tours ;</li></ol>



<p>Did you pack your bags to be in between two continents?</p>



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