See historical monuments, attend performing arts shows and discover a lively shopping and dining scene in the heart of modern Istanbul.

The nickname of this 17th-century structure refers to the brilliant color of its tiled interior.

Once a church, then a Byzantine cathedral, later a mosque and now a monument, this iconic building is a national treasure.

Enter the maze of shop-lined streets in one of the largest and oldest covered markets in the world to browse hundreds of thousands of hand-crafted objects.

Istanbul’s medieval lookout point offers panoramic views across city’s historic district and the water of the Golden Horn.

The official residence of the Ottoman sultans for about four centuries is now accessible to the public and home to sacred relics.