Hagia Sophia is a monumental building that has served as a church, mosque, and museum. Its massive dome and layered history make it a central landmark in Istanbul.
TL 1500·1h30m
Fatih·Covered
historic
Yıldız Palace
A sprawling 19th-century palace complex built as an imperial residence, set within a large park in Beşiktaş. It's a quieter, more fragmented alternative to the grander Topkapı or Dolmabahçe palaces.