Istanbul Attractions
Istanbul is one of the most famous cities in the world, serving as the heart of the historical, cultural and economic development of the country of Turkey. The city is proud to be one of the largest cities on the European continent and it is also one of the largest cities in the world with regard to a larger population within the city limits.
During a survey carried out in 2010, it was found that nearly seven million foreigners visited this city for tourism purposes only and this has made the city proud of being the European Capital of Culture. The city also acts as the 10th most popular tourist destination, attracting more and more visitors from other nations.
When visiting this city on a luxury trip, don’t miss the opportunity to ride the Istanbul Orient Express luxury train and some of the other attractions to be visited in the city are discussed in the content given below:
Ottoman Empire – A minimum of half a day is required to explore this great Istanbul attraction. Since a higher entrance fee is charged, for people who want to get the full value of the money they pay as an entrance fee, the ideal would be to spend an entire day in the empire. But, if the weather forces you to leave the place immediately, don’t forget to visit the must-see features of the empire such as the inner courtyard, the imperial treasury and the harem.
Byzantine Wonders – Even if the number of days you plan to spend in this city is less, don’t forget to visit the Church of Saint Savior in Chora. This church is popular for its intricate wonders and houses famous frescoes and mosaics that stand as great examples of the art of the earlier era.
Grand Bazaar – This is a must see for shopping enthusiasts and it takes at least three hours to explore the contents of this shopping field. There are more than 5000 vendors dealing in different products and some of the best bags, purses and rugs in the city can be purchased only in this place.
Tower of Christ – The Galata Tower, which was built in 1348, was originally called the Tower of Christ. Several decades ago it was used to house POWs and during the 1960s the tower was reinstalled and the nightclub added. You can get a top view of the entire Istanbul conurbation from the 360-degree observation gallery present in this place.
There are also several other attractions to explore in the city and enjoy your trip along with your express trip to Istanbul Orient.
