ISTANBUL

Istanbul, with its rich history, offers plenty of tourist attractions that attract visitors from different countries. The largest palace, Topkapi, includes various architectural styles. Istanbul is full of wonderful mosques that were mostly built during the peak of the Ottoman Empire in the 16th and 17th centuries, such as the Fatih Mosque, Sultan Ahmet Mosque (known as the Blue Mosque), Yavuz Selim Mosque, Bayezid Mosque, and New Mosque. Ottoman architecture was later influenced by European styles, which can be seen in different structures in Beyoglu, such as theaters, churches, and official buildings like Dolmabahce Palace. 

Aside from Istanbul’s historical sites, modern skyscrapers and malls are also present. There are cool spots in and around the city where you can escape to, some of which offer breathtaking views over the city and the Bosporus Strait.