Istanbul Attractions
11 places · narrow by district and visit style
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Altunizade
A sprawling residential district and transport hub on the Asian side, where metro lines and bus routes funnel into the Bosphorus Bridge approaches. Handy for shopping and a quick transfer.
Beyazıt Tower
An 85-metre Ottoman fire-watch tower standing in the courtyard of Istanbul University's main campus on Beyazıt Square. You can't go up, but it's a striking piece of old city infrastructure.
German Fountain
A neo-Byzantine fountain gifted by Kaiser Wilhelm II, now a landmark on the Hippodrome in Sultanahmet.
Kadıköy Bull Statue
A large bronze bull statue in the heart of Kadıköy's main square. It's a popular meeting point and a symbol of the neighborhood.
Maslak
Istanbul's northern business district with its glass high-rises and metro stop. A quick look at the city's corporate skyline.
Osmanağa Mosque
A neighborhood mosque at the heart of Kadıköy's market area. It's a working place of worship, not a tourist site, but its central location makes it a landmark.
Sirkeci Railway Station
The historic terminus of the Orient Express, this late 19th-century station sits at the edge of the Old City, overlooking the Golden Horn.
Taksim Square
The central hub of modern Istanbul, Taksim Square is a major transport nexus and gathering point. It's dominated by the Republic Monument, commemorating the founding of the Turkish Republic.
Adam Mickiewicz Museum
Historic house museum in Beyoğlu where the Polish poet Adam Mickiewicz lived during his exile. A modest memorial to one of Poland’s literary giants.
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