Istanbul, Turkey
Republic of Turkey
Transcontinental city bridging Europe and Asia with rich Ottoman heritage.
📖 About Istanbul
Istanbul is the largest city in Turkey, constituting the country's economic, cultural, and historical center.
With a population over 15 million, it is home to 18% of the population of Turkey.
Istanbul is among the largest cities in Europe and in the world by population. It is a city on two continents; about two-thirds of its population live in Europe and the rest in Asia. Istanbul straddles the Bosphorus—one of the world's busiest waterways—in northwestern Turkey, between the Sea of Marmara and the Black Sea. Its area of 5,461 square kilometers (2,109 mi2) is coterminous with Istanbul Province.
Trip Settings
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Total Budget
$2,170
$155 per day × 7 days × 2 travelers
Accommodation
$80 per night
Food & Dining
$35 per day
Local Transport
$15 per day
Entertainment
Budget Tips for Istanbul
- Bargaining is expected in souks and markets
- Visit during Ramadan for a unique experience but plan meals
- Modest dress is appreciated, especially at religious sites
- Local buses are much cheaper than tourist transport
Current Weather in Istanbul
11°C
51.8°F
Partly Cloudy
💨 11.6 km/h
💧 78%
Sun
14.9°
9.1°
Mon
12.4°
8.3°
Tue
16.1°
8.5°
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Turkey Facts
🏛️ Capital
Ankara
🌍 Continent
Europe, Asia
📐 Area
783,562 km²
📞 Phone Code
+90
💰 Currency
Turkish lira
₺ (TRY)
🗺️ Region
Western Asia
🗣️ Languages Spoken:
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
22 sites in Turkey
Great Mosque and Hospital of Divriği
This region of Anatolia was conquered by the Turks at the beginning of the 11th century. In 1228–29 Emir Ahmet Shah founded a mosque, with its adjoi...
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With its strategic location on the Bosphorus peninsula between the Balkans and Anatolia, the Black Sea and the Mediterranean, Istanbul has been associ...
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In a spectacular landscape, entirely sculpted by erosion, the Göreme valley and its surroundings contain rock-hewn sanctuaries that provide unique ev...
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The archaeological site of Hattusha, former capital of the Hittite Empire, is notable for its urban organization, the types of construction that have ...
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The mausoleum of Antiochus I (69–34 B.C.), who reigned over Commagene, a kingdom founded north of Syria and the Euphrates after the breakup of Alexa...
Read More →Hierapolis-Pamukkale
Deriving from springs in a cliff almost 200 m high overlooking the plain, calcite-laden waters have created at Pamukkale (Cotton Palace) an unreal lan...
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