Europe and Asia meet in Istanbul, where breathtaking ancient architecture coexists with modern restaurants and nightlife. The city's mosques, bazaars, and hammams (Turkish baths) could keep you happily occupied for your entire trip. Start with the awe-inspiring Sultan Ahmet Camii (Blue Mosque), visible from many points of the city. Stroll the Galata Bridge and stop by the Miniaturk Park to see its tiny artifacts. The Grand Bazaar has thousands of shops to browse, while the Egyptian Bazaar is a fragrant trove of spices and fruits.
.Suleymaniye Mosque
The Süleymaniye Mosque is an Ottoman imperial mosque located on the Third Hill of Istanbul, Turkey. It is the largest mosque in the city, and one of the best-known sights of Istanbul.
.Kariye Museum (The Chora Church)
The Kariye Museum (Church of the Holy Savior in Chora), 5 km (3 miles) northwest of Sultanahmet near the Byzantine city walls (map), has the best Byzantinemosaics in the region. If you can spare two hours, youmust see them.
(Note: the museum is closed Wednesday.)
Sultanahmet District
The Sultanahmet district is the heart of historic Old Istanbul, what 19th-century travelers used to call "Stamboul
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