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Travel Guide for Istanbul

Istanbul for free

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Istanbul for free
Turkey's biggest city is full of gorgeous public parks, waterside walkways and historic or cultural landmarks that can occupy you for hours.
Good for: Families, Groups, Seniors, Individuals
Seasons: Spring, Summer, Fall
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Blue Mosque (Sultan Ahmet Camii)
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Blue Mosque (Sultan Ahmet Camii)
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Just amazing! Travellers call it "Blue Mosque" but Turks call it ''SultanAhmet Mosque". If it is in your itinerary both ways, it is NOT two places... more »

Fee: No      Duration of visit: <1 hour
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Grand Bazaar (Kapali Carsi)
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Grand Bazaar (Kapali Carsi)
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Bargaining for goods is standard practice at the largest covered market in Turkey, rumored to contain over 4,000 shops.

Fee: No      Duration of visit: 2-3 hours
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Ortakoy
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Ortakoy
4.5 of 5 stars 240 Reviews

This charming neighborhood of renovated old buildings is home to many restaurants, shops and artist galleries.

Fee: No      Duration of visit: 1-2 hours
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Galata Bridge
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Galata Bridge
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This bridge spans the Golden Horn, connecting the old city with Beyoglu, the northern district of Istanbul.

Fee: No      Duration of visit: 1-2 hours
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Florence Nightengale Museum
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Florence Nightengale Museum
4.5 of 5 stars 8 Reviews

Lovers of nursing history will appreciate this museum, located in the barracks where Florence Nightengale lived during the Crimean War.

Fee: No      Duration of visit: 1-2 hours

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Gwyneth Doland is an adventurous eater and eager world traveller who makes camp most nights in Albuquerque.

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