Istanbul

Istanbul

Question 1 What are some beautiful places in Istanbul?

Gülhane Park is one of Istanbul’s biggest and most beautiful parks.

Take a trip on a ferry in Istanbul and experience Asia and Europe.

Check out the rooftop bar 16 roof. It is located on the top floor of the Hotel Swissôtel The Bosphorus and has amazing views.

The Basilica Cistern is a palace-like underground hall supported by 336 columns in 12 rows. The columns are beautifully lit, and there is a soft, steady trickle of water all around you.

Watch the beautiful sunset at the bar Monkey Istanbul.

Haga Sophia in Istanbul is the only place in the world that has served three religions in its history:  It was first used as a Pagan temple.  Then, the amazing structure was turned into a church.  Since the conquest of Istanbul by Fatih the Conqueror, Haga Sophia has been used as a mosque.

Question 2 What are some great places to do sports in Istanbul?

In the Belgrad Forest there is a 6.5 km track used by joggers and walkers.

Take a boat trip to Suada and go for a swim

in Bosphorus at the Suada club.

Experience people fishing at the Bosphorus village of Arnavutköy.

Question 3 What are examples or great food in Istanbul?

Try some streetfood in Istanbul. Examples:  Çiğ Köfte (raw spicy meatballs without meat)  Lahmacun (minced meat on a thin piece of dough)

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