
One day in Sultanahmet without the scatter
Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Basilica Cistern, and Topkapı in walking order — with one rule that keeps the day from collapsing.
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Balat’s narrow cobblestone lanes are lined with colorful Ottoman-era houses, antique shops, and centuries-old places of worship. It’s one of the city’s most photogenic residential quarters.

A ferry ride along the strait that splits Europe and Asia, offering waterfront views of Istanbul's palaces, fortresses, and wooden yalıs.
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Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Basilica Cistern, and Topkapı in walking order — with one rule that keeps the day from collapsing.
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