The best tourist places in Istanbul
A city that combines its alleys with the nobility of the past and the civilization of the future, it is Istanbul, which is considered one of the most important tourist cities in the world, where you can enjoy the charm of the sea and the mountain, the beauty of buildings and modern architecture, in addition to the authenticity of ancient archaeological sites.
Everything you dream of is in one spot, where there is no area without a tourist place worth visiting, whether it is a mosque, a museum, or a shopping center.
The list of tourist places in the city of beauty, Istanbul, goes on. We have chosen for you the most important sites that you can visit.
- ISFANBUL THEME PARK
It is considered the largest amusement park in Istanbul. It was opened in 2013 in the Gazi Osman paşa district. It extends over an area of 600,000 m2 and includes an amusement park, a shopping mall, a hotel, cinemas, a bowling alley, in addition to a parking lot for 8000 cars.
- Madame Tussauds Istanbul’s Wax Museum
While wandering around the famous Istiklal Street in Istanbul, you have the opportunity to visit the unique Wax Museum, which was opened in 2016 and is one of a series of 24 international museums distributed in different cities around the world
The museum consists of several sections whose characters are famous in various fields of music, cinema, history, and all the statues are distinguished by their high accuracy and attention to detail.
You can have fun taking pictures with your favorite characters from Turkey and all over the world.
- Via Port Marina
It is considered one of the most beautiful family entertainment centers in Istanbul, as it includes multiple options for all family members, from shopping to the city of games, cinema, aquarium, restaurants, cafes, and it is located on the Asian side of Istanbul in the Tuzla area.
- Aqua Florya Shopping Center
This center was opened in 2011, and what distinguishes this place is the charming view of the sea, in addition to the largest aquarium in Turkey, which contains 17,000 marine animals. It also includes 145 shops of the most famous international brands and many restaurants and cafes
Florya Center is open from ten in the morning until ten in the evening.
- Otagtepe Fatih Grove Park
One of the most beautiful natural parks that you can visit in Istanbul is located on the Asian side, and entry is free in this park, which features green spaces with a stunning view of the Bosphorus Strait.
- Camlica Tower
An engineering masterpiece that began in 2011, the Radio and Television Building Çamlıca Tower has become a tourist point that attracts visitors from all over the world, as it opened in 2021.
It is considered the highest building in Istanbul, with a height of 587 m above sea level, and it consists of 4 underground floors and 45 floors above the ground surface, for a total of 49 floors.
The tower has a panoramic view of the city of Istanbul, in addition to a restaurant and café.
- Ataturk Arboretum
If you are a nature lover, this place is the best destination for you, where you can enjoy the beauty of the green spaces extending over 345 hectares, which were opened in 1982 and many types of rare plants were planted in them, in addition to the presence of lakes that give a sense of peace and tranquility in the place.
- Nakkaştepe Park
This park is located in the Uskudar area, the Asian side, and extends over an area of 50 thousand square meters. To playgrounds and a children’s play park, and if you are an adventure lover, you can try the zippline or parkour park, and the place is characterized by the presence of a cafeteria in the middle of the park, all these features make Naklish Tepe a place worth visiting.
- Emirgan Park
It is located on the European side of Istanbul and extends over an area of 420,000 square meters. It will amaze you with the beauty of the colors of nature, as it includes flowers and trees of different types. This garden is the most beautiful in the city in the month of April of each year, where the Tulip Festival has held every year and thousands of tulips are planted in all their colors.
The park also includes places designated for a picnic in addition to three old palaces (white, yellow, and pink) where you can have breakfast. A wonderful place worth a visit and entry to it is free.
- YILDIZ PARK
A historical park located in the Besiktas region and overlooking the Bosphorus Strait. Inside it are historical palaces, lakes, suspension bridges, waterfalls, and many trees and plants of different types.
Yildiz Park is a great place for relaxation and rest. You can start your day with a nice breakfast in the garden’s palaces, then stroll around it and enjoy the magic of nature and the stunning view of the Bosphorus.
- Camlıca mosque
The most prominent feature of the city of Istanbul is its authentic Islamic character, where many mosques that captivate hearts with the beauty of their designs, including historical and modern ones, such as the Çamlıca Mosque, which began work on it in 2013. A library and a conference center in addition to a museum. The mosque is decorated with 6 minarets, and the diameter of the mosque’s dome is 34 meters.
In addition to many charming places in Istanbul, including:
- Sultan Ahmed Mosque and Ayasofya Mosque
- Istanbul Valley Mall
- Water Garden Mall
- Dolmabahce Museum
- Kadikoy Markets
- Egyptian market
The list of beautiful places in Istanbul is almost endless. We mentioned some options, and given the large size of this city and to make the process of moving and accessing these tourist places easier, you can see the article on metro lines in Istanbul to be your comprehensive guide on the metro, which is the most widely used means of transportation.
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