Istanbul
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20 great things to do in Istanbul
Haggle for carpets, tuck into Kavun dolmasi, then kick back in a hamam
Editor's picks
Superior seafood with a view
Poseidon
Restaurants & cafésTuck into superior seafood and admire the stunning view from a Bosphorus-side table. Cheap? No. Worth it? Yes.
Delve into an underworld
Yerebatan Sarnıcı
AttractionsThree hundred and thirty-six underground columns and an eerie upside-down head of Medusa make Yerebatan Sarnıcı unforgetable.
Stunning interior, stylish crowd
Cezayir
Original floor tiles, soaring ceilings, large mirrors, and a well-stocked garden add upto one stylish drinking den.
Major attractions
Haghia Sophia
AttractionsA visit to this cathedral's impressive interior is a must for its fabulous, huge dome and extraordinary mosaics alone.
Topkapı Palace
AttractionsTopkapı Palace, once the hub of Ottoman power, today houses everything from stunng jewels to a 300-room harem.
Grand Bazaar
AttractionsThis bustling bazaar is home to 5,500-odd vendors peddling wares from handbags to fabulous central Asian fabrics.
What's on in Istanbul
An act takes to the stage at the International Istanbul Biennial -
Istanbul's ever-expanding schedule of international events includes an International Istanbul Film Festival, an International Istanbul Music Festival, an International Istanbul Theatre Festival, and an International Istanbul Biennial (pictured)... did we mention that they're International?