Turkey - Istanbul

Once the center of the world and boasting half a million inhabitants more than a thousand years ago Istanbul, known once as Constantinople, is probably steeped in more history than any other city in the world. Here are some tourist traps that you must not miss.

Turkey, Istanbul, Basilica Cistern - ancient underground reservoir

Turkey, Istanbul, Hagia Sophia

 

Turkey, Istanbul, Hagia Sophia,

 

Turkey, Istanbul, Hagia Sophia

Turkey, Istanbul, view from Galata bridge, Blue Mosque in the background

Turkey, Istanbul, Galata known as Karaköy now.

Turkey, Istanbul, Market