Istanbul Attractions
5 places · narrow by district and visit style
Quick filters
More filters
Type
Dress code
Dolmabahçe Palace
The 19th-century imperial palace where the Ottoman Empire was run from for decades, right on the Bosphorus. It's a massive, ornate building that shows the empire's shift toward European styles.
TL 1300·180m
Beşiktaş·Modest
museum
Topkapı Palace
The former administrative heart and royal residence of the Ottoman Empire for nearly 400 years. It's a sprawling complex of courtyards, pavilions, and collections that feels like a city within the city.
TL 1500·180m
Fatih·Modest
museum
Ecumenical Patriarchate
The spiritual center of the Eastern Orthodox Church, located in the historic Fener neighborhood. It's the seat of the Ecumenical Patriarch, considered 'first among equals' in Orthodox Christianity.
60m
Fatih·Modest
religious
Book a tour
Affiliate links — we earn a commission when you book; it costs you nothing extra.