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Throughout its various incarnations as a church, an Orthodox cathedral, a mosque, and a museum, this magnificent structure has dominated Istanbul\'s skyline.

Get between northern and southern Istanbul while enjoying panoramic views of both on this bridge over the Golden Horn inlet.

The bright blue ceramic tiles that line the interior of this great traditional mosque are a sight to behold.

As well as being one of Istanbul’s most striking and well-known sights, this 16th century mosque is the largest in the city.

Stock up on artisanal curios as you explore thousands of shops in Istanbul\'s enormous covered market, one of the largest and oldest in the world.

Stock up on artisanal curios as you explore thousands of shops in Istanbul\'s enormous covered market, one of the largest and oldest in the world.

Marvel at the modern design of one of the largest mosques in the world, which welcomes about 24,000 worshippers at a time.

Stock up on artisanal curios as you explore thousands of shops in Istanbul\'s enormous covered market, one of the largest and oldest in the world.

Stock up on artisanal curios as you explore thousands of shops in Istanbul\'s enormous covered market, one of the largest and oldest in the world.

Stock up on artisanal curios as you explore thousands of shops in Istanbul\'s enormous covered market, one of the largest and oldest in the world.

Throughout its various incarnations as a church, an Orthodox cathedral, a mosque, and a museum, this magnificent structure has dominated Istanbul\'s skyline.

Throughout its various incarnations as a church, an Orthodox cathedral, a mosque, and a museum, this magnificent structure has dominated Istanbul\'s skyline.

Hidden deep within the Fatih market lies one of Istanbul\'s lesser-known Ottoman treasures.

Stock up on artisanal curios as you explore thousands of shops in Istanbul\'s enormous covered market, one of the largest and oldest in the world.

Hidden deep within the Fatih market lies one of Istanbul\'s lesser-known Ottoman treasures.

Visit the Sunken Palace, the city\'s largest and most impressive Byzantine underground reservoir, for a tourist experience unique to Istanbul.