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Your Istanbul Holiday
Say bye-bye to planning worries and hello to an Istanbul holiday package. With the finer details organised before you go, you can focus on discovering this city, starting with Karaköy, which is good for nightlife, gift and craft shops and cafes. You'll want to take in some sights during your trip to Istanbul. Find time for leading attractions such as Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace. Don't put off your visit to this city any longer. The ultimate Istanbul holiday is only a few clicks away with Expedia.
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Sultanahmet
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Blue Mosque to Sultanahmet Square – discover Sultanahmet, a destination also famous for its shopping.
Istanbul Essential Information
Language | Turkish |
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Currency | Turkish liras |
Local Welcome | Selam |
Local Goodbye | Hoşçakal |
Closest Airport | Ataturk Intl. Airport (IST) |
Population | 14,804,100 |
Max Temp Winter | 10ºC |
Max Temp Summer | 27ºC |
Top Sights | Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace and Dolmabahce Palace |
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Discover the most popular places to visit in Istanbul
Taksim Square
You can learn about the local history of Istanbul during your trip to a well-known site such as Taksim Square. Stroll along the area's seaside or experience its fascinating museums.
Hagia Sophia
A world famous monument to the ever-changing history of Istanbul, and one of the largest churches in the world.
Blue Mosque
Named for its dazzling interior covered in blue tiles, this is a hub of Istanbul's religious life.