Reasons to Visit İstanbul

Istanbul fans know it better; there are thousands of reasons that would motivate us to visit İstanbul. In this text, however, we indicate the 10 reasons we consider to be the most important ones. Let's keep it short and get started.

1- One City on Two Continents

It is the sole city in the world that is established on two continents. This very characteristic of the city suffices that it is accepted as the most beautiful city all over the world!

2- Bosporus and Its Jewels

The Bosporus and the historical sights in its hinterland are a must for every visitor to İstanbul. A boat ride on the Bosporus is an unforgettable life experience for anyone. If you wish, you can also feed the seagulls with a bagel.

3- City of Royal Cuisine!

You can experience the entire imperial cuisine of the Ottoman Empire based on the traditions arising from the Topkapı Palace.

4- Street Delicacies

Yes, one can taste here the delicacies of the imperial cuisine, but one can also savour a great variety of delicate street foods in a variety unprecedented in any other city in Turkey. If you consider yourself a gourmet, then you should absolutely visit this city!

5- Past and Present Melted in One Pot

İstanbul has a history of thousands of years with the past and the present well melted in the same pot. In other words, It is solely and exclusively in this city that you can drink a cup of tea or coffee in a modern locality located side by side with monuments dating back thousands of years.

6-    Kiz (Maiden’s) Tower and Galata Tower

Please do not say ‘’Would only two monuments suffice to have an idea about a city?’’, such a question would hurt us. The Maiden’s Tower is a place rife with myths and legends, and the Galata Tower is the one that has fallen in love with it. And believe me, it is well worth coming to İstanbul from all corners of the world just to see solely these two monuments!

7- Grace and Culture

Many people know it; Old İstanbul means grace and elegance. With this glory of older times feeding into the city texture from the past to the present, İstanbul has become the capital of elegance and intellectuality.

8- Centre of Fashion In Turkey

If you are interested in fashion trends, you should visit İstanbul during Fashion Week to experience all the newest fashionable products!

9- Capital City of Museums

A word of caution: You need a time of two weeks if you wish to visit all the museums in İstanbul! With millions of objects exhibited in museums, this city takes you on a trip going back to the depths of history.

10- Natural Spectaculars

Even though it is characterised nowadays with a flux of concrete construction, İstanbul provides habitat to more than 200 endemic plants growing specifically only around this area. It is a city with a natural splendour arising from its rich flora stand. Having a little walk in the district of Kuzguncuk, for instance, one can experience the wonderful Judas trees accompanied by the smell of linden trees.