Useful for tourists: a map of Istanbul with districts in Russian.

This card Istanbul in Russian with sights printed on it and interesting places Istanbul will help you easily navigate the terrain, find the sights you need, areas of Istanbul on the map and, of course, find where Istanbul is located - more precisely, Istanbul on the world map. It's rather tourist map Istanbul.

Here you can find Istanbul airports on the map, or Istanbul Sultanahmet district on the map or, for example, Laleli district on the map of Istanbul. This map of Istanbul is not available for download, but you can embed it on your website or blog using the map menu.

Each point on the map of Istanbul is provided with a photo and description, as well as a link to an article on our website with detailed description one or another sight of Istanbul on the map.

Istanbul Metro Map + Public Transportation

Scheme land transport Istanbul

This map of Istanbul contains a map of the Istanbul metro, bus routes, trams, etc., that is, this is a transport map of Istanbul. You can open it in wide format simply by clicking on it with the mouse. Unfortunately, there is no metro map of Istanbul in Russian, as well as Istanbul metro map in Russian, but you will use just Turkish names when using public transport Istanbul, right?

Hotels on the map of Istanbul

Below you can see the hotels on the map of Istanbul with the price and the ability to book your favorite hotel in Istanbul in a few minutes. You can change the desired price limit per night in the lower right corner of the Istanbul hotel map.

Districts of Istanbul on the map

Also, you can see the districts of Istanbul on the map below.

On the map of the districts of Istanbul, you can see the Asian and European parts of the city and the areas located in them

In order to understand the districts of Istanbul, read these articles:

And here's another one interesting map Istanbul

The map clearly shows the historical districts of Istanbul: Surici, Pera and Yuskyudar

One of the first problems we faced when we arrived in Istanbul was how to get to our hotel. Accustomed to the good, that is, the ability to connect to some wi-fi for free and get access to the Internet, we did not think over our route from Eminonu to the hotel in advance, as we naively believed that we could do it on the spot. However, there was no longer free internet at the airport, just as there was none further in the city. Here we thought how useful a map of Istanbul with districts in Russian and at least some public transport would be useful to us. Since she was not there and there was no one to ask, we had to go from the ferry to the hotel by taxi and significantly overpay. Although later we found out that it was possible to immediately take the tram, drive a few stops and in 15 minutes to be at the hotel (we drove in a taxi through traffic jams for about 20 minutes). I described in more detail about our ordeals on the first day in Istanbul in the article.

Therefore, taught by bitter experience, we began to look for an opportunity to pave the way through Istanbul without access to the Internet. To help independent travelers don't get lost, I offer a brief overview of map services that can be accessed off-line. You just need to find them by name in iTunes or GooglePlay and download them to your smartphone or tablet, and, voila, you have a free map of Istanbul with districts in Russian.

1. Maps.Me for IOS and Android.

Perhaps the best offline navigator for today. This application has become the main one for us when traveling without internet in Istanbul. Using it, we looked for sights, laid routes, looked for tram, metro, bus stops. A wonderful program that is available in the version for Android devices and apple products. It is not fully Russified, but the main places and popular attractions are translated. In addition, if you are in Turkey, it is useful to see the Turkish name, since only in the center the signs are duplicated in English, and in Russian there are only shop signs.

2. Galileo offline maps.

A good application for using maps off-line from a Russian developer. It is possible to switch the names to one of 15 popular languages, including Russian. Initially, the application was created for IOS devices, but recently it was released in the Android version and the functionality is being gradually improved.

3. Offline maps & navigation.

Another application for moving on foot and by car around different countries. Again there is an opportunity to choose the Russian language for the titles. However, the degree of elaboration of the maps here is lame and the maps themselves are a bit heavy - there is no way to select a specific area, you load the whole country and spend such expensive foreign Internet.

If suddenly you have a Turkish sim card in your phone and 3g, then Yandex.Maps will be the best application for laying routes and walking around Istanbul and beyond. This application has a map of Istanbul with districts in Russian. It shows all the famous sights in Russian, you can find shopping centers and shops, restaurants and cafes, see public transport routes with the indicated stops. Google Maps also provide you with similar opportunities, but there is no detail useful for tourists and only some of the names are translated into Russian, however, as bloggers write, Google uses less traffic than Yandex.

Map of Istanbul with districts in Russian - the city center and its attractions

One disadvantage of on-line maps is that they take a long time to load if you have a slow Internet connection and consume expensive Internet traffic. If you are in Istanbul for a short time and decide to visit its main attractions, then maybe a partial map of Istanbul with central regions in Russian. Click on the images and they will open in a new tab in a larger format.

On this map you can see the sights and streets of the central quarter of Sultanahmet and Eminonu.
The northern side of the European part of Istanbul - from Karakoy and the Galata Tower to Dolmabahce.
The center of the northern side of the European part of Istanbul: Taksim Square, Dolmabahce, Yildiz.

On the Internet, a ready-made map of Istanbul with districts in Russian, which could also be downloaded, will not come across to you. Besides the fact that there are problems with the quality of their compilation and novelty, they are usually sold in tourist places(didn't see scans online). However, in Russian, we only came across maps of sights, that is, mainly of the city center, on websites too. Therefore, download applications with off-line maps for yourself - it's both cheap and convenient.

Here is a map of Istanbul with streets → Türkiye. We are studying a detailed map of Istanbul with houses and streets. Real-time search, today's weather, coordinates, traffic jams

A detailed map of the city of Istanbul with street names and villages will be able to show all the routes (location map) and roads of the Marmara region, how to get to the street. Laleli / Laleli, where is the main or central, which country, surroundings of the nearest locality, terrain view. Located near the streets of Bursa

For a detailed view of the territory of the entire region, it is enough to change the scale of the online scheme +/-. On the page is an interactive scheme-plan of the city of Istanbul (Turkey) with addresses and routes, with the direction of movement and bypass roads. Move its center to find your home now on Bagdat / Bagdat street

The ability to plot a route across the country, measure and calculate the distance - the "Ruler" tool, find out the length of the city and the path to the center, determine your location and neighboring areas, addresses of attractions, transport stops and hospitals ("Hybrid"), see nearby cars and trains railway stations, borders of the Marmara region

You will find everything you need detailed information about the location of urban infrastructure. Search for places nearby, search for nearby bus stations and shops, squares and banks, highways and highways, metro stations.

Maiden's Tower
Topkapi Palace
Suleymaniye Mosque
Blue Mosque
grand bazaar
Galata tower
Rustem Pasha Mosque
obelisk of Theodosius
eyup sultan mosque

Accurate satellite map Istanbul (Istanbul) in Russian with a Google search is in its own heading, panoramas as well. Use Yandex search to show the desired house on the map of the city in Turkey / the world, in real time, in full screen. From the Yandex service, a map of Ankara by district. st. Istiklal / Istiklal will help you navigate the terrain.

Beautiful Istanbul: photos of sights with descriptions

Istanbul is considered to be one of most beautiful cities peace. abundance historical monuments, magnificent palaces, ancient mosques, coupled with a mild subarctic climate and an atmosphere permeated with notes of oriental exoticism, make it incredibly attractive for tourists.

Istanbul is surrounded by the Black and Marble seas from the north and south, and the Bosphorus divides the city across into the Asian, or Anatolian, and younger, European, parts. The population of the city, according to 2011 data, together with the inhabitants of the suburbs, is almost 13.5 million people.

Mecca for tourists

The tourist Mecca for beginners is mainly the areas of the European part of the city. Ilche are especially popular with visitors ( municipal areas) Fatih and Beyoglu.

On the territory of Fatih, the center of ancient Constantinople, are the Topkapi Palace, the Suleymaniye Mosque, the Blue Mosque, the Hagia Sophia, the Basilica Cistern.
Beyoglu, aka Pera, is famous for Taksim Square, Istiklal Street, Galata Tower, many mosques, synagogues and Christian churches.

The city's attractions

interesting and beautiful places in Turkey, where every tourist wants to go, there are a lot. We have prepared short guide to istanbul with the most significant sights that you must visit. Photo and description is attached to each object.

It is unlikely that you will be able to see the whole city in 3-5 days, but you can still see most of the beauties.

Sultanahmet Square

Sultanahmet (Sultanahmet Meydani) is the key square of Istanbul, get here even for inexperienced tourist won't be difficult.

Saint Sophie Cathedral, or Hagia Sophia (Aysofya Meydani) is a wonderful monument of Byzantine architecture. Its construction was completed in 537. For almost a thousand years, the temple remained the largest Christian shrine.

In 1453, it remained perhaps the only undestroyed cathedral in Constantinople captured by the Turks. Sultan Mahmed Fatih the Conqueror ordered to transform it into the Hagia Sophia mosque, later four minarets were added to the main building. After the Ottoman Empire ceased to exist, Hagia Sophia opened its doors to visitors as a museum.

Hagia Sophia is visible to everyone arriving at Sultanahmet Square. He open for visits daily, in the period from April 15 to the end of September, it is open from 9:00 to 19:00, the rest of the year - from 9:00 to 17:00.

Sultanahmet Mosque(Sultanahmet Camii), or the Blue Mosque, according to the plan of Sultan Ahmet I, who ordered its construction, should exceed in size and outshine Hagia Sophia, standing opposite. The construction lasted seven years and was completed by 1616, causing a scandal in religious circles: due to a misunderstanding, six minarets were built, like at the main shrine in Mecca, instead of four.

You can visit it for free, it is open daily from 9:00 to 17:30. It should be borne in mind that tourists are not allowed inside during prayers; Also be sure to follow the dress code: no open shoulders, stomachs and knees, for women it is mandatory to wear a headdress.

underground palace

Basilica Cistern, or Yerebatan Saray (Yerebatan Sarnici), former reservoir in the center of Istanbul, capable of holding up to one hundred thousand tons of water. It was built by the Byzantines in order to use water during long-term sieges of the city. Since 1987, the place has been transformed into an unusual museum.

The traveler descends the stairs and finds himself in an echoing spacious hall filled with rows of antique columns supporting the ceiling. To move around the hall, wooden floorings were built: the floor is hidden by water flowing into the dungeon; it splashes fish and mirrors the light that illuminates the columns. Thanks to excellent acoustics, concerts of classical music are given here.

The entrance to the Basilica - a small pavilion - is easy to find near Hagia Sophia. The museum is open in summer from 9:00 to 18:30, in winter - an hour shorter.

Topkapi and Gulhane Park

The next metro station after Sultanahmet is Gulhane, where those wishing to visit the Topkapi Palace (Topkapi) get off, which served as the residence of the sultans before the construction of Dolmabehce Ottoman Empire, that is, from 1540 to the middle of the XIX century.

In 1923, by order of Ataturk, the palace began to be used as a museum. Topkapi is incredibly popular with tourists. Who is not interested in looking at the private chambers of the sultans of their harem?

In summer, Topkapi is open from 9:00 to 19:00, in winter - from 9:00 to 17:00.

Mosque of Sultan Suleiman

If you move along the dark blue metro line further from Gulhane and get off at Eminenu, you will have to walk a couple of steps to the stunning Suleymaniye Camil Mosque with its austere luxury. The complex not only delights with its bewitching beauty, but also impresses with the durability of its construction. Suleymaniye withstood 89 major earthquakes!

Suleymaniye is open from 9:00 to 17:00, daily, except Friday. Best time for visiting - from 9:00 to 12:30 and from 13:45 to 15:45.

Beyoglu main square

A visit to the Beyoglu area starts from Taksim Square (Taksim Meydani). Despite the peaceful name (“taksim” is translated as “separation”), the spirit of revolution hovers over the square. Here, at the foot of the monument in honor of the proclamation of Turkey as a Republic, the political life of the city is in full swing. It is on Taksim that demonstrations and rallies take place.

In addition to an important historical role in the life of the city, Taksim is a place of transport interchange. Many bus routes pass through the square, there is one of the metro stations and an underground furunculer line connecting Taksim with the Kabotage pier.

Get to Taksim Square from Sabiha Gokcen Airport the easiest way is by buses of the Khavatash company. The trip will take 1.5 hours without traffic.
From Ataturk Airport there are also regular bus services to Taksim. Another convenient way to get there - take the metro at Havaliman station, follow the red line to Yenikapi station, where you need to transfer to the green one, which goes directly to Taksim.

Pera Private Museum

On Taksim, you can take a retro tram and get to the Odakule stop. Here, visitors will get acquainted with the private art museum of Pera, opened under the patronage of the influential Kirach family. The five upper floors of the building of the former Bristol Hotel are reserved for the museum. Visitors note refined taste in the preparation of expositions by employees, as well as a comfortable chamber atmosphere. The museum has a souvenir shop and a cozy cafe. According to legend, intelligence agents from all countries participating in World War II stayed in the former hotel.

The museum is open daily, except Mondays and on the first days of major religious holidays. From Tuesday to Saturday: from 12:00 to! 8:00, on Sunday: from 12:00 to 18:00.

Dolmabahce - a masterpiece of Turkish baroque

Dolmabahce Palace, now a museum, was built from 1842 to 1853. By the 19th century, representatives of the nobility of the Ottoman Empire developed a certain interest in the achievements of the West. Sultan Abdulmejid 1 wished that the new palace complex be completed in a modern and brilliant baroque style. The construction of the complex cost the Sultan a tidy sum: 14 tons of gold were spent on interior decoration! Among other things, the walls of the palace were decorated with paintings by Ivan Aivazovsky.

Come and see how the last sultans lived, perhaps on any day except Monday and Thursday. The museum is open from 9:00 to 16:00.

Self-examination of the museum exposition is completely excluded - only in groups accompanied by a guide. The cost of a full excursion ticket will be 40TL, a separate visit to the selamliki (male part) and the harem will cost 30TL and 20TL, respectively.

You can find the palace-museum in a 10-minute walk from the pier and the Kabatash metro station of the same name, moving along coastline Bosphorus away from the center.

About the Anatolian part of Istanbul

Those who are not visiting Istanbul for the first time will be interested in visiting it. Asian, Anatolian, part. First of all, the Kadikoy district, where the tart authentic atmosphere of the eastern city has been preserved. From the European part, people come here on steamboats or on the Havatas minibus from Sabiha Gokcen Airport.

The first settlements on the site of Kadikoy were founded by the Dorians in 608 BC, so this area is the oldest in Istanbul. Experienced travelers recommend taking a walk along the streets of Sogultu Cesme, ending with Altiyol Square with the famous statue of the Bull (author Jules Boner), Ali Suavi (Artisans Street), which fully justifies its name with many shops and workshops. And, of course, you can not miss the acquaintance with Moda street, popular with local bohemians.

In other areas of the Asian part of the sights, there are not so many sights as in the European part, the influence of Western culture is felt. In addition to Kadikoy, tourists will certainly be interested in Princes' Islands(Adalar), once a place of exile of noble persons objectionable to the court, and today a place with a developed club infrastructure.

Istanbul Map

Several maps necessary for the tourist (clickable):

City map with attractions

Map in Russian

Istanbul metro map

Watch the video, where you will find even more attractions of Istanbul:

Bespredelschik. Greeks attack Russians, but UEFA doesn't care

The most disgusting thing in the history of the riots at the PAOK-Spartak match is not even a robbery at the stadium and not a breakthrough of fans from Greece to the media sector. We had no doubts about the wildness of the fans from Thessaloniki and took all measures so as not to accidentally get a bat on the head or a knife in the thigh. We were embarrassed that all this medieval hell was happening in front of the club's employees, covering up hooligans and inventing idiotic versions of events.

I can state directly that the reports of the PAOK press service that journalists came to the match in Spartak jerseys, threatened the local public and provoked riots, are a comprehensive lie.

I am one hundred percent sure that PAOK employees will not provide a single photo from the match, which will depict a person in Spartak symbols.

After all, we knew and saw how groups of people from the official PAOK fan club, located inside the stadium, hunted Russians for two days. Young people of Slavic appearance, who showed up at the stadium one or two, were taken into a ring and searched. If there was at least something red and white in the backpacks, then right there, before the eyes of the police, it was confiscated.

If nothing could be found, then the men in black could twist the accreditation around their necks and say: “If you didn’t have this piece of paper, they would kill you!”

All we could do in this situation was to notify Russian fans on all social networks that in no case should you walk “on flowers”.

Now about the attempted attack by PAOK fans on the press box. The press service of the club lies again, creating the image of journalists from Russia showing indecent gestures to thousands of fans of the hosts.

A few minutes before the start of the match, the same group of gop hooligans appeared at the VIP entrance adjacent to the press box. The big guys talked to the stewards and clearly looked like their own. One of my colleagues and I approached the policemen and correctly asked them to resolve the issue of constant searches and attacks. In response, the comrade immediately received several blows from the Greeks, and, retreating inside the press center, pushed one of them away. If PAOK employees perceive this episode as a provocation, then the journalist definitely did not show any gestures and was wearing a T-shirt with corn (on the left) bought in Mozambique, which did not even remotely resemble the Spartak uniform.

Instead of cordoning off the problematic area, sorting out and detaining the hooligans, the police drove Russian journalists to a small patch under the canopy of the stadium, where accreditations were issued.
It was there that a PAOK fan asset ran in a few minutes later and managed to inflict several blows on Match TV correspondents, taking away a backpack from one of them. A few more people broke into the press box itself, but this time the stewards managed to persuade them not to touch anyone.

All this time, the club staff demanded that we not show up in open areas stadium and not go out. After all, bottles flew into the gap on the stairs, and several fighters were on duty on the street.

Then the security officer demanded to be quiet, to try to speak less Russian and not to leave the stadium after the match. At the same time, Greek journalists demonstrated how to cheer for your club in the press box.

As a result, with the help of the consulate and the police, we managed to order a taxi and, accompanied by motorcycles, leave the arena.

You'd better leave today, the police warned. “You don't look like Greeks, and that's dangerous.
At that moment, the leadership of Spartak came to the rescue, taking the journalists on their charter.

The essence of the story is not that at least one of the journalists is scared or offended. Not at all. We followed the rules, behaved neatly and perfectly aware of what city we were in. At a certain point, it was simply impossible not to resist.

On this moment the essence is only in principle and the oppression of Russia. If UEFA disqualifies our arenas for phantom insults heard by delegations of foreign clubs, then what about the constant provocations in the opposite direction?

Is it normal that at the Champions League match people with accreditations (and any people) are searched and robbed right at their workplace? Is it normal for fans to hit the person with the camera at the media entrance?

Is it normal for hooligans to quietly sneak into the press box? And is it normal that instead of apologies, PAOK representatives try to slander Russian journalists?

“You have your own rules and traditions, we have our own,” one of the employees of the Greek club explained after the attack.

Well, it looks like the club from Thessaloniki now lives on lies and banditry. True, with such banditry, which is unlikely to allow at least one of these brave groups to come to Moscow in a week.

This all-seeing organization is perfectly able to plug its ears and dissolve at a time when it is not beneficial for it. So we are waiting for their actions and we know in advance that nothing good will happen for Russia.

Istanbul Map - Detailed Istanbul Maps

Istanbul on the map of Turkey- Map of Istanbul

To download your favorite istanbul map or istanbul rail map, first click on the link "View map in original size" ; map Istanbul will open in a new window in full size. Then you can save the opened map to your computer. See also: Maps Turkey

Free high resolution detailed tourist maps of Istanbul for download.

Map- Istanbul rail transport scheme (Istanbul Metro) View map in original size

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Large, detailed map Istanbul sightseeing See map in original size

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Tourist map center of Istanbul View map in original size

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Map Sultanahmet and Old Part of Istanbul with Landmarks. View map in original size

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Istanbul map with hotels

On this map of Istanbul it is possible to see the location of Istanbul hotels and get detailed information about the selected hotel. Use the map to select the right hotel. By clicking on the hotel icon on the map, the name of the hotel will be shown, short description and the minimum cost per night. What is the best area to stay in Istanbul? How to choose and book a hotel in Istanbul? Where is it better to live, where to stay in Istanbul? The answers to these questions can be found at this link. ==>

Map of Istanbul with attractions in Russian

Istanbul Map

Istanbul attractions on the map

This map of Istanbul in Russian with sights and interesting places of Istanbul marked on it will help you easily orient yourself on the ground, find the sights you need, areas of Istanbul on the map and, of course, find where Istanbul is located - more precisely, Istanbul on the world map. It is rather a tourist map of Istanbul.

Each point on the map of Istanbul is provided with a photo and description, as well as a link to an article on our website with a detailed description of a particular attraction of Istanbul on the map.

Istanbul Metro Map + Public Transportation

Istanbul Land Transport Scheme

This map of Istanbul contains a map of the Istanbul metro, bus routes, trams, etc., that is, this is a transport map of Istanbul. You can open it in wide format simply by clicking on it with the mouse. Unfortunately, there is no Istanbul metro map in Russian, as well as an Istanbul metro map in Russian, but you will use Turkish names when using public transport in Istanbul, right?

Hotels on the map of Istanbul

Districts of Istanbul on the map

Also, you can see the districts of Istanbul on the map below.

On the map of the districts of Istanbul, you can see the Asian and European parts of the city and the areas located in them

In order to understand the districts of Istanbul, read these articles:

And here is another interesting map of Istanbul

The map clearly shows the historical districts of Istanbul: Surici, Pera and Yuskyudar

Istanbul is considered to be one of the most beautiful cities in the world. The abundance of historical monuments, magnificent palaces, ancient mosques, coupled with a mild subarctic climate and an atmosphere permeated with notes of oriental exoticism, make it incredibly attractive for tourists.

The tourist Mecca for beginners is mainly the areas of the European part of the city. Ilche (municipal districts) are especially popular with visitors. Fatih and Beyoglu.

On the territory of Fatih, the center of ancient Constantinople, are the Topkapi Palace, the Suleymaniye Mosque, the Blue Mosque, the Hagia Sophia, the Basilica Cistern.
Beyoglu, aka Pera, is famous for Taksim Square, Istiklal Street, Galata Tower, many mosques, synagogues and Christian churches.

1 Turkish lira (TL) = $0.30

That is why those who come to Istanbul for the first time are recommended to stay within them: in hotels near Sultanahmet, Laleli, Gulhane or Aksaray stations, close to the most important sights.

The city's attractions

There are a lot of interesting and beautiful places in Turkey where every tourist wants to go. We have prepared short guide to istanbul with the most significant sights that you must visit. Photo and description is attached to each object.

It is unlikely that you will be able to see the whole city in 3-5 days, but you can still see most of the beauties.

Sultanahmet (Sultanahmet Meydani) is the key square of Istanbul, it will not be difficult to get here even for an inexperienced tourist.

Or Hagia Sophia (Aysofya Meydani) is a wonderful monument of Byzantine architecture. Its construction was completed in 537. For almost a thousand years, the temple remained the largest Christian shrine.

Ticket price: 40TL.

(Sultanahmet Camii), or the Blue Mosque, according to the plan of Sultan Ahmet I, who ordered its construction, should exceed in size and outshine Hagia Sophia, standing opposite. The construction lasted seven years and was completed by 1616, causing a scandal in religious circles: due to a misunderstanding, six minarets were built, like at the main shrine in Mecca, instead of four.

Before entering the mosque, you must take off your shoes and put your shoes in a bag.

The entrance to the Basilica - a small pavilion - is easy to find near Hagia Sophia. The museum is open in summer from 9:00 to 18:30, in winter - an hour shorter.

Ticket price: 20TL.

Topkapi and Gulhane Park

The next metro station after Sultanahmet is Gulhane, where those wishing to visit the Topkapi Palace (Topkapi), before the construction of Dolmabehce, served as the residence of the Ottoman sultans, that is, from 1540 to the middle of the 19th century, go out.

A ticket to the palace costs 40TL, along with a tour of the harem - 65TL.

In summer, Topkapi is open from 9:00 to 19:00, in winter - from 9:00 to 17:00.

Through the Topkapi Palace you can get to another interesting place - Gulhane Park(Gulhane Parki). It is especially interesting in April, when thousands of tulips are in bloom. In summer, pink bushes will please the eye. During the reconstruction of the park in 2003, 80,000 rose seedlings were planted here!

Suleymaniye is open from 9:00 to 17:00, daily, except Friday. The best time to visit is from 9:00 to 12:30 and from 13:45 to 15:45.

As in any mosque, during prayers, non-believers are not allowed inside.

Beyoglu main square

Get to Taksim Square from Sabiha Gokcen Airport the easiest way is by buses of the Khavatash company. The trip will take 1.5 hours without traffic.
From Ataturk Airport there are also regular bus services to Taksim. Another convenient way to get there is to take the metro at Havaliman station, follow the red line to Yenikapi station, where you need to change to the green one, which goes directly to Taksim.

The museum is open daily, except Mondays and on the first days of major religious holidays. From Tuesday to Saturday: from 12:00 to! 8:00, on Sunday: from 12:00 to 18:00.

Ticket price: 20TL, for beneficiaries -10 TL. On Fridays from! 8:00 to 22:00 admission is free.

Dolmabahce - a masterpiece of Turkish baroque

Come and see how the last sultans lived, perhaps on any day except Monday and Thursday. The museum is open from 9:00 to 16:00.

You can find the palace-museum in a 10-minute walk from the pier and the Kabatash metro station of the same name, moving along the coastline of the Bosphorus away from the center.

About the Anatolian part of Istanbul

Istanbul Map

Several maps necessary for the tourist (clickable):

City map with attractions

Map in Russian

Istanbul metro map

Watch the video, where you will find even more attractions of Istanbul:

Every tourist who travels to this amazing city wonders what to see in Istanbul? In our article, we tried to collect the most popular and interesting places to visit. historical places Istanbul (İstanbul'un Tarihi Yerleri). This diverse and amazing city, combining magnificent architectural monuments, will not leave you indifferent.

We present you the TOP 30 Istanbul attractions that will plunge you into history and leave an unforgettable experience.

If you came to Istanbul for the first time, then you should start exploring the city from those historical sites that are within walking distance in Sultanahmet.

In addition to visiting the sights, it is worth doing or on - bright emotions are provided to you.

1. Hagia Sophia (Ayasofya Müzesi)

22. Taksim Square

It is located in the historical. After walking along Istiklal Street to the very end, you will just exit to Taksim Square. Separating the old quarters of Istanbul from the new ones, it simultaneously serves as an important transport hub.

A distinctive feature of the square is a monument erected in its center in honor of the formation Turkish Republic. The monument includes sculptures of military leaders and active revolutionaries who played an important role in the fall of the monarchy.

23. Istiklal Street (Istiklal Caddesi)

This pedestrian street connects the Galata area and Taksim Square. At one time this street was the central avenue of Constantinople.

The name of the street is translated from Turkish as "independence". It fully justifies its name, because the spirit of freedom and independence really reigns here. Full of tourists as well as strollers local residents, many inexpensive cafes, eateries, nightclubs and various restaurants. Here it does not seem unusual to have temples with performing street performers, modern bars with traditional Turkish shops.

Be sure to walk along this street not only during the day, but also at night - then you will feel its special atmosphere, besides, the street is lit with beautiful multi-colored lights,

Museums

24. Kariye Müzesi Museum

Also known as the "Monastery of Hora". At the time of its foundation, the temple was located outside Constantinople. Now it is located in an ordinary residential area away from the main attractions. The original Byzantine mosaics and frescoes dating back to the 11th century are of great cultural value.

25. Istanbul Archaeological Museum (İstanbul Arkeoloji Müzesi)

The complex is represented by three large buildings, which house more than 1 million exhibits that tell about the history of human development. The wealth of the collection is largely due to the fact that in 1884 a ban was introduced on the export of historical monuments from the Ottoman Empire. One of the most outstanding exhibits is the first recorded peace treaty in history.

26. Museum of Modern Art (İstanbul Modern Sanat Müzesi)

How modern tourist centre Istanbul simply cannot afford to fall behind European capitals. This is the reason for the appearance in 2004 of the Museum of Contemporary Art. The gallery is used for various exhibitions and meetings of contemporary artists. You can often see fashionable installations here, because the room is equipped with the latest technology.

27. Miniaturk

This park is located on the shores of the Golden Horn Bay. It got its name for the fact that mock-ups of Turkish and world attractions, reduced by 25 times, are installed on its territory. More than a hundred models are presented here, of which Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, the Greek Temple of Artemis stand out. Also here you can find miniature models of the airport, railway and seaport.

Grand Bazaar, Egyptian Bazaar and shopping malls

28. Grand Bazaar (Kapalıçarşı)

This covered market is located on an area of 3.7 thousand square meters. m. This allows us to consider it the largest in the world. If you look at its map, you can understand that this is a real city on the territory of Istanbul. It has its own laws, rhythm of life and way of life. It will be especially liked by those who like to buy souvenirs, unusual things, all kinds of utensils and, of course, bargain.

It is an interweaving of 66 streets, on which there are 4 thousand shops and shops. Also on the territory of the market there are a school, mosques, cafes, a bathhouse, currency exchange offices and a large number of warehouses. The daily flow of visitors is tens of thousands of people. The appearance of this trading platform dates back to the 15th century immediately after the conquest of Constantinople. It was organized in the place where the old Byzantine market was once located.

29. Egyptian Bazaar (Mısır Çarşısı)

It is a traditional oriental bazaar where sellers are able to communicate with buyers in a variety of languages. Previously, the market was mainly represented by goods brought from the East: medicines, spices, herbs. Today, merchants focus mainly on tourists, so the market is located mainly in souvenir shops. Here you can buy oriental sweets, original jewelry, fabrics and carpets, dishes.

30. Shopping mall Cevahir AVM

If you are interested in shopping, then best place for large-scale purchases is simply not to be found. Dozens of cafes, restaurants and about 400 shops are located on six floors of the complex. Here everyone can find things according to their pocket. The building also has an underground part, which houses an amusement park.

Istanbul attractions map (Sultanahmet district)