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Istanbul
Turkey · SAW
Two continents, Byzantine domes, and endless tea.
About
Istanbul is the largest city in Turkey, a megacity, constituting the country's economic, cultural, and historical center. With a population of 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.
Source: Wikipedia — Istanbul (CC BY-SA)
Known for
- architecture · world class
- historical · world class
- sightseeing · world class
- affordability · excellent
- dining · excellent
- nightlife · excellent
Ratings reviewed by a person, not generated.
Weather through the year
- Jan49°F13d wet
- Feb51°F11d wet
- Mar55°F11d wet
- Apr63°F8d wet
- May70°F10d wet
- Jun80°F8d wet
- Jul85°F5d wet
- Aug85°F3d wet
- Sep78°F7d wet
- Oct68°F8d wet
- Nov61°F9d wet
- Dec53°F13d wet
Monthly averages from long-run climate normals. Bars compare months here, not places.
Things to do
Private and Guided Istanbul Food Tour: Taste of IstanbulFrom $300 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Istanbul Photoshoot at ALL Top SightseeingsFrom $142 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Hidden Beyoğlu TourFrom $150 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Daily Ertugrul Tour from IstanbulFrom $618 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Istanbul Photoshoot tour with Local PhotographerFrom $59 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Traditional Home Cooking with a Local in İstanbul City CenterFrom $102 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
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Plan the trip
Fly into Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW), about 19 mi away.
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