🇹🇷 The Ultimate Istanbul Travel Guide ✨
🌍 Where Continents Collide "One day, you'll stand at the world's crossroads—where Byzantine whispers meet Ottoman grandeur, and the Bosphorus carries stories between seas." 🕌 Old Town Gems • Blue Mosque: Free (scarves provided) → enter from Hippodrome side • Seven Hills Rooftop: Feed seagulls with Hagia Sophia views 🕊️ • Hagia Sophia: Beat crowds at 8AM (or skip inside) • Basilica Cistern: Eerie Medusa columns 💧 • Topkapı Palace: Ottoman opulence (harem rooms = 💯) • Grand Bazaar + Spice Market: Haggle for lanterns & saffron 🛍️ • Süleymaniye Mosque: Quiet alternative with panoramic views 🌉 New Town Highlights • Galata Tower: Skip the €30 climb – nearby Viyana Café has better cheesecake! 🍰 • Istiklal Street: Vintage tram + baklava stops 🚋 • Balat: Rainbow houses + hipster cafés 🌈 • Dolmabahçe Palace: Over-the-top chandeliers 💎 ☕ Asian Side Escape • Moda District (Kadıköy): Artsy streets + waterfront beers 🍻 🛍️ Shopping Intel • Handicraft Market: Authentic ceramics & evil eye charms 🧿 • Cevahir Mall: Supermarket for cheap Turkish delight #IstanbulUnveiled #TurkeyTravel #Wanderlust