Named for its dazzling interior covered in blue tiles, this is a hub of Istanbul's religious life.

A world famous monument to the ever-changing history of Istanbul, and one of the largest churches in the world.

Visit one of the biggest and oldest covered markets in the world, a real taste (and smell and sound!) of the diversity that Turkey has to offer.

Stately home to the Ottoman sultans for almost 400 years with an array of Turkish design and foreign art.

You can find out about the history of Istanbul with a stop at Sultanahmet Square. Add the area's notable monuments or shops to your travel plans.

'The Sunken Palace' is the biggest of the hundreds of underground reservoirs underneath the streets of Istanbul, dating from Byzantine Constantinople.