Istanbul is a charming city rich in cultures, history, and madness that is enough to amaze you. Istanbul has two sides; one is filled up with Ottoman art and numerous shops and the second one is a busy neighborhood overflowing the shisha smoke and street art. If you are planning to spend a perfect weekend that makes your worries go away, go to Istanbul. Luscious food, magnificent artwork, amazing landmarks, lively nightlife, and lovely people on every side, Istanbul is going to make you fall in love with it in every possible way.
Blue Mosque:
Sultan Ahmed Mosque also called a Blue Mosque by travelers because of its bluish internal trinket is the most significant mosque of Istanbul. It was established between 1609 to 1616 by Mehmet Aga. The mosque is known for its astonishing dimensions and elegant vision, one of the most unique components of this mosque is that it has six minarets. The interior has an imposing scale: the number of tiles is the tens of thousands, 260 windows, and the central prayer area is vast as much for everyone to value its beauty and perfect measurements.
Dolmabahçe Palace:
It is located in the Besiktas district of Istanbul and served as the main managerial center of the Ottoman Empire. The building is fashionable and with a minimal appreciation of beauty. It consists of (11.1) acres, 285 rooms, 46 halls, 6 baths and 68 toilets. The palace has three main parts: Administrative apartments, Imperial Harem, and Ceremonial Hall and it has two floors and a basement. The outer walls are made of stone and marbles, inner walls contain bricks and floors are made up of parquet wood with a modern touch which makes it European oriented and this is why this the main attraction for tourists.
Maiden’s Tower:
The Maiden’s Tower has an interesting tale that a princess was kept locked in this tower to keep her safe from getting bitten by a snake. This legend has attracted a large number of tourists for hundreds of years. The tower is beautiful from the outside and the top 360-degree view and it stands out boldly within the occupied water channels. It is a symbol for Istanbul because of its location at the entrance of the Bosphorus Strait and architectures. Visiting it in daylight or in the pinkiness of sunlight, you won’t get disappointed.
Topkapi Palace:
Topkapi Palace has kept a number of colorful stories than any other museum in the world have put together. Lustful Sultans, determined attendants, graceful mistresses, and cunning geldings lived and labored here in the middle of 15th and 19th century in the rule of Ottoman Empire. You will be intrigued and fascinated to see the sumptuous structure, jewel-filled exchequer, and slouching quarters. There are four courts in the palace with a marble terrace which has a decorated pool in the Tulip Garden. If you truly want to understand the history of the Ottoman Empire, you must visit this intriguing and breathtaking palace.
Alex
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