My experiences as a tourist in Istanbul

Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia: (also known as the Sultan Ahmed Mosque), which has 2 most striking features are 6 minarets and blue domed exterior.

Topkapi Palace: is a large palace in Istanbul, Turkey, that was the primary residence of the Ottoman Sultans for approximately 400 years of their 624-year reign

Istanbul Archaeology Museums: is a group of three archeological museums located in the Eminönü district of Istanbul, Turkey, near Gülhane Park and Topkapi Palace

Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum: Housed in what was originally the palce of Ibrahim Pasha, afavourite grand vizier of Suleiman the Magnificent, and overlooking the Hippogrome where Byzantine lovers of chariot racing once brought the same passion to their sport as modern Turks do to football, this museum houses a magnificent collection of gigantic carpets from all over the country

Chora Church: is considered to be one of the most beautiful surviving example of a Byzantine church. The Chora Church was originally built as a part of a monastery complex outside the walls of Constantinople, to the south of the Golden Horn.

Address: Ayvansaray Mh., Kariye Cami Sk No:26, Fatih/İstanbul, Turkey

Walking across Galata Bridge: You could very well ride the light rail across, but if you choose to walk , you will get to see all the locals fishing from the bridge, the vendors selling sesame covered pretzels, and the boats carrying passengers down the Bosphorus.