Destination: Istanbul
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Galata Bridge
The Galata Bridge stretches across Istanbul’s Golden Horn, linking the historic Eminönü district with the lively neighborhoods of Karaköy and Beyoğlu. The current bridge, finished in 1994, is actually the fifth one to stand here since 1845—a detail that locals love to point out. It’s a busy, beloved spot. Fishermen crowd the upper deck, their…
Museum of Turkish and Islamic Arts
The Museum of Turkish and Islamic Arts sits in one of the most dramatic settings you’ll find in Istanbul. It’s right across from the Blue Mosque in Sultanahmet Square, filling the Ibrahim Pasha Palace, where Suleiman the Magnificent’s grand vizier once lived. Inside, you’ll find nearly 40,000 artifacts spanning centuries of Islamic art, from rare…
Visit Istanbul
Istanbul has this wild pull from the moment you land. The city sprawls across two continents—where else can you literally stand in Europe and Asia on the same day? Visit Istanbul, tucked into the heart of Fatih, is the official tourist info center and honestly, it’s a solid place to start. Here, ancient mosques bump…
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