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Having been the capital city of world's largest ancient civilizations, Istanbul inhabits world culture's most precious relics and historic venues. Due to it's remarkable background and geography Istanbul has become one of the most important cities in the world. Here are some suggestions for historic buildings, structures and museums as well as other landmarks portraying the new modern Istanbul listed according to their location.

Sultanahmet Region:

• Sultanahmet Square (Sultanahmet Meydanı)

 

• Haghia Sophia (Ayasofya)

 

• The Blue Mosque (Sultan Ahmet Camii)

 

• Topkapı Palace (Topkapı Sarayı)

 

• The Basilica Cistern (Yerebatan Sarnıcı)

 

• Istanbul Archaeology Museum (Istanbul Arkeoloji Müzesi)

Beyoğlu Region:

• Mevlevi Monastery (Dervişhane)

• St. Anthony of Padua Church (St. Antuan Kilisesi)

              

• Galata Tower (Galata Kulesi)

 

• French Street (Fransız Sokağı)

 

• Taksim Square (Taksim Meydanı)

 

• Church of Panaghia Mouchliotissa (Kanlı Kilise)

 

• Istanbul Modern Art Museum (İstanbul Modern)

• Pera Museum (Pera Müzesi)

             

• Koç Museum (Koç Müzesi)

              

Sirkeci Region:

• Grand Bazaar (Kapalı Çarşı)

              

• Spice Bazaar/ Egyptian Bazaar (Mısır Çarşısı)

 

• Dolmabahçe Palace (Dolmabahçe Sarayı)

              

Asian Side:

• Maiden's/ Leander's Tower (Kız Kulesi)

 

• Istanbul Toy Museum (İstanbul Oyuncak Müzesi)

              

• Anatolian Castle (Anadolu Hisarı)