This Turkish town is one of the most incredible metropolises in the world. Its enigmatic past together with its fascinating present make it a place worth knowing. Also, it is not necessary to spend a whole season here, with only a few hours it is enough. Get going! And come discover Istanbul in one day.
Uniting East and West is Istanbul, a huge and incredibly diverse city. Here we can find all kinds of monuments, ranging from imposing ancient basilicas to the most splendid mosques.
However, many people may think that, because it is such a large metropolis, it is necessary to plan the itinerary very well and have several days available to do the tour. Luckily, this is not the case, and it does not matter if you only have one day, you can still get to know the best places in Istanbul.
Of course, you have to keep something in mind, and that is that although you can go through the most famous places in the city, you may not have time to go in to see them, since the lines of tourists are usually long. Therefore, we must move quickly, because we are going to discover Istanbul in one day.
Where to start? What is the best point to discover Istanbul in one day? If you are going to spend 24 hours in this city, you are probably making a layover or you are in transit. In that case, the best point to start the tour is the airport.
From there, you can go to know the best 6 places in Istanbul:
In Sultanahmet you will find several must-sees, such as the Blue Mosque and the Basilica of Hagia Sophia. In addition, you can walk the most historic streets of Istanbul, and eat one of its traditional Turkish ice creams.
This is one of the most popular squares in Istanbul, and it cannot be missing from your must-see list. In its surroundings there are many shops and food stalls, as well as being very close to the Bosphorus coast.
The treasure of Turkey, this palace used to be the former residence of the sultan, and today it is one of the most famous tourist destinations in Istanbul. You probably won’t have much time to explore its interior, but do not miss the opportunity to see its extraordinary facade and walk through the outer gardens of the Topkapi Palace.
To live an incomparable experience, full of aromas, colors and flavors, you have to go through the Spice Bazaar. Although it is one of the busiest markets in the city, it is not too extensive, so you can visit it in its entirety.
This ancient medieval tower is one of the most picturesque monuments in Istanbul, and can also be seen from the city center. Currently, you can climb to the top of the tower, where you will get the best views of the city skyline. Similarly, at the top of the Galata Tower you can enjoy a cafeteria and souvenir shops.
To close our adventure of discovering Istanbul in one day with a flourish, you have to walk along the sophisticated Istiklal Avenue. This is the fashionable street among the locals, where the trendy shops are and you can find everything you may be looking for. Likewise, it has lines that go to the airport, so you will not have to worry about being late.
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