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1. Topkapi Palace

Topkapi Palace was the residence of the sultans of the Ottoman Empire until the nineteenth century. Built around several courtyards where you can see different objects, at the last yard is a spectacular view of the Sea of Marmara and the entrances to the Golden Horn and the Bosporus bridge with its homonym in the background.

Also you can visit the Harem (separate entrance) but is best done with an audio guide to getting to know the history of each of the rooms.

2. Santa Sofia

It is perhaps the most prominent monument in Istanbul and the truth is no wonder given how impressive it is and was built in the sixth century. The dome is breathtaking.

3. Blue Mosque (Sultanahmet)

Istanbul has more than 2,300 mosques and this is a major, is located on the Esplanade of the Mosques, just opposite St. Sophia with whom he intends to compete despite having been built 1000 years later. As in the rest of the mosques have to remove their shoes to enter, and the truth is that in summer the smell ...

4. Bazaar Arasta

Built in a former stables is one of the finest bazaars of Istanbul.

5. Basilica Cistern

One of the most peculiar of Istanbul, an ancient water cistern with 315 columns of different types and very very well lit. The restaurant is expensive and bad.

From here until the Grand Bazaar we walk (10 minutes) or we can go in Travian (number 38)

6. Cerbelitas

Cerbelitas

7. Grand Bazaar

Countless streets covered with countless stores where you buy everything: clothing, leather, carpets, food, etc ... It is organized by area and is required to bargain.

8. Suleiman Mosque

It is the second largest mosque in Istanbul and one of the best known is the one seen in the typical image of Istanbul from the Golden Horn

9. Spice Bazaar

Also known as Egyptian Bazaar, Bazaar is a lot smaller than the Grand Bazaar, just two streets and almost all posts are for food.

10. New Mosque

It is a small mosque next to the Spice Bazaar and Galata Bridge.