Istanbul Attractions
7 places · narrow by district and visit style
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Basilica Cistern
A vast, atmospheric 6th-century underground cistern built by Emperor Justinian. Walk on raised platforms above shallow water, surrounded by a forest of columns.
Kariye Mosque (The Chora)
A Byzantine church converted to a mosque, famous for its intricate Late Byzantine mosaics and frescos. It's in the Edirnekapı neighborhood.
Pammakaristos Church (Fethiye Mosque)
A former Byzantine church turned mosque, with a small museum chapel holding some of Istanbul's finest surviving mosaics after Hagia Sophia and Chora.
Pera Palace Hotel
A historic hotel built in 1892 to host passengers of the Orient Express. It's considered the oldest European hotel in Turkey.
Binbirdirek Cistern
The second largest underground cistern in Istanbul, with double-tiered columns and a quieter atmosphere than its famous neighbour.
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