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Top Things to Do in Istanbul: A Local's Guide

Istanbul is where Europe and Asia meet on either side of the Bosphorus. The Hagia Sophia, Grand Bazaar, Topkapi Palace, a Bosphorus sunset cruise and the spice market are just the beginning.

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    Topkapi Palace

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    Sultanahmet

    Lavish seat of the Ottoman sultans for over 400 years

  2. 2

    Grand Bazaar

    Fatih

    One of the world's oldest covered markets with 4,000 shops

  3. 3

    Babylon Bomonti

    Sisli

    Istanbul's premier live music venue for local and international acts

  4. 4

    Hagia Sophia

    Sultanahmet

    Cathedral, mosque and monument — 1,500 years of unbroken history

  5. 5

    Mikla

    Beyoglu

    Modern Anatolian cuisine with stunning Bosphorus panoramas from the rooftop

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