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Top Cities in Istanbul
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Istanbul
Transcontinental city bridging Europe and Asia
Top Things to Do in Istanbul
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Hagia Sophia
Massive domed church-turned-mosque with Byzantine mosaics
Church
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Topkapı Palace
Former Ottoman imperial palace and museum in Istanbul
Palace
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Grand Bazaar, Istanbul
Historic covered market offering crafts and spices
Market
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Sultan Ahmed Mosque
Historic Ottoman imperial mosque with blue İznik tiles
Mosque
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Basilica Cistern
Underground Byzantine water reservoir supported by columns
Palace
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Galata Tower
Medieval Genoese tower overlooking Istanbul's skyline
Tower
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Dolmabahçe Palace
Ottoman imperial palace blending European and Turkish styles
Palace
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Maiden's Tower
Small islet tower with Ottoman-era history on Bosphorus
Building