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Topkapi Palace

#1 most popular of 88 things to do in Istanbul

barbara writes, "Topkapi Palace was the home to sultans for hundreds of years. It is an expansive…" »

mightywease writes, "The Treasury at Topkapi Palace is a riot of gold, gems, glitter and, to be honest,…" »

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Aya Sofya/ Church of Holy Wisdom

#2 most popular of 88 things to do in Istanbul

barbara writes, "The Aya Sofya or Haghia Sophia is a marvel of architecture. Its giant dome is an…" »

dackelynn writes, " Although this church may look a bit worn-down, especially on the outside, it still…" »

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Grand Bazaar

#3 most popular of 88 things to do in Istanbul

ruby43 writes, "The Grand Bazaar is a flurry of activity. Locals selling food, hand made crafts,…" »

mightywease writes, "Noisy, busy, easy to get lost in, hard to get out of but always fun and enjoyable…" »

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Bosphorus

#4 most popular of 88 things to do in Istanbul

angelvox writes, "This location is alongside the Bosphorus and is a beautiful place when it's nice and…" »

linet writes, "Take the boat from Eminonu: 10.30, 11.55, 13.30 on normal working days. This costs about…" »

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Suleyman Mosque (Suleymaniye Camii)

#5 most popular of 88 things to do in Istanbul

dackelynn writes, "Step up to this 17th century mosque, surrender your shoes and step inside for a…" »

mightywease writes, "The Suleymaniye Mosque, built between 1550 and 1557, was founded by Suleyman the…" »

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Basilica Cistern

#6 most popular of 88 things to do in Istanbul

ArnyZona writes, "The Basilica Cistern (Yerebatan Saray) is an enormous water reservoir built in 532 by…" »

ShannonBrooke writes, "This may be the coolest (literally) site in the Sultanahmet. After paying a…" »

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Hagia Sophia

#7 most popular of 88 things to do in Istanbul

ruby43 writes, "This is an old church/mosque that is now a museum. This particular church was a…" »

billmoy writes, "The history of this complex is fascinating and serves as a capsule summary of…" »

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Yerebatan Sarayi

#8 most popular of 88 things to do in Istanbul

EuroTravelGal writes, "Located in Sultanahmet Square, this historic treasure was built in the sixth…" »

mightywease writes, "Constantine the Great reputedly built the original cistern on this site, with the…" »

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Dolmabahce Palace

#9 most popular of 88 things to do in Istanbul

barbara writes, "The Dolmabahce Palace was built in the nineteenth century, partly with money borrowed…" »

EuroTravelGal writes, "HighlightsSurrounded by lush foliage and elegant flowers, Dolmabahce Palace sits…" »

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Spice Bazaar (Misir Carsisi)

#10 most popular of 88 things to do in Istanbul

mightywease writes, "The Spice Bazaar is also known as the Egyptian Bazaar, Misir Carsisi, because…" »

ShannonBrooke writes, "You go to the Grand Bazaar to buy souvenirs, and you come to the Egyptian Spice…" »

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