Editor's Notes
- The Ottoman Empire
- Istanbul links Europe to Asia
- The Dolmabahce Palace, on the shores of the Bosphorus, within walking distance of our hotel in Besiktas, The Conrad
- The Galata Tower. Built in 1348. 67m tall.
- At the top is a restaurant, which has great views. You can step outside and circle the tower.
- The (fifth) Galata Bridge across the Golden Horn. Span 490. Completed 1994.
- The Bosphorus Bridge which links Asian Istanbul to European Istanbul. Span 1,510m. Completed 1973.
- You can go by ferry instead of crossing the bridge.
- Another ferry
- Vintage tram
- Modern trams
- The Blue Mosque
- The Hagia Sophia Church, 4th century AD.
- Inside the church
- The Grand Bazaar, dating back to 1461. Note the ceilings
- Topkapi Palace
- Ataturk Airport, Istanbul