It has made the city a hub of cultures, influenced by Romans, Byzantines, and Ottomans. This history is seen in a ...

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Museum admission fees can add up quickly (and most attractions actually charge tourists in Euros rather than Turkish lira).

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This became most evident in 2020, when Istanbul's Hagia Sophia-long a museum-was reconverted into a mosque. Beyond catering to conservative supporters, it reflected Turkey's broader pivot toward an ...

Hagia Sophia, Istanbul, Turkey 17 million people call Istanbul home ... None of the key landmarks are located in this region (Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, Taksim Square etc) so those with limited time ...

Each one contains different collections of artefacts from Turkey’s golden age ... you can book a combined tour for the Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque here. This is definitely one of the coolest ...