Things to do in Istanbul

A massive subterranean ancient Roman water reservoir featuring beautiful columns and mysterious Medusa column bases.

An iconic medieval stone watchtower offering unparalleled panoramic views over the city of Istanbul.

One of the largest, oldest, and most famous covered marketplaces anywhere in the world.

A grand 19th-century waterfront palace blending traditional Ottoman architecture with European Baroque and Rococo styles.

The ancient civic and chariot-racing center of Roman Constantinople, now a monumental public square.

A prestigious complex of three museums housing millions of classical antiquity and ancient Near East treasures.

A colorful, covered marketplace famous for exotic spices, herbal remedies, dried fruits, and Turkish delights.

A bustling, elegant pedestrian avenue in the historic Beyoğlu district lined with 19th-century architectural gems.

A medieval fortress constructed at the narrowest point of the Bosphorus Strait to control maritime traffic.

A remarkably well-preserved ancient Roman aqueduct bridging a major urban valley in central Istanbul.