Sultanahmet
Sultanahmet this small peninsula has witnessed more history than most countries. Haghia Sophia (‘Holy Wisdom’,) is an absolute must when visiting Istanbul. After close to 1,000 years as a church and then 500 years as chief mosque of the Ottoman Empire, it’s now revered by Christians and Muslims alike. Directly north of Haghia Sophia is the Topkapı Palace was the hub of Ottoman power for more than three centuries, and for lavish decor and exquisite setting, it is a must-see.
The Sultanahmet (Blue) Mosque is the obvious mosque to visit, called the Blue Mosque because of its interior tiles
The Grand Bazaar is often claimed to be the world’s oldest shopping centre. The streets around it now host most of the real trading but the bazaar is still the centre for jewellery and the top place for fabrics.
The water is spanned by the modern Bosphorus Bridge, which connect the European and Asian sides.
AirportConnex offers an affordable, hasslefree transfer service amongst the hustle and bustle of Istanbul.
