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

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

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

Find out about the history of Sultanahmet Square, one of the top monuments in Istanbul. Add the area's shops or stunning cathedral to your travel plans.

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

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.