Istanbul Attractions
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Hagia Sophia
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.
Akaretler Row Houses
A restored 19th-century row of workers' houses built for Dolmabahçe Palace staff. Today, it's a quiet, upscale pedestrian street with high-end shops and cafes.
Çiçek Pasajı
A historic covered arcade off İstiklal Avenue, lined with cafes and restaurants. It's a lively spot connecting the main street to the Fish Market.
Khedive Palace
A former residence of Egypt's Khedive Abbas II, this Art Nouveau palace sits on a wooded hilltop above the Bosporus. Today it's a public grove with a café-restaurant inside.
Süreyya Opera House
A beautiful 1927 opera house in Kadıköy, originally Istanbul's first musical theatre on the Anatolian side. It was restored and reopened as a proper opera venue in 2007.
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