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A city famous for its traditional charm, Istanbul is one of the main centers of Turkey. With great architecture and history of the proud city of Turkey dates back a very long time. Istanbul offers a heady mix of traditional and contemporary, and this makes it a haven for world-trotters of all places on earth. With the variety offered, Istanbul has many attractions for tourists. Turkish and Islamic Art Museum: This is a great treasure items back to the early eighth century. The Koran specifically designed to accommodate the Seljuk carpets are time, tourists can be a very valuable item on display in the museum. Item all the important parts of history and high on the value of antiques as well. There are artistic displays of the Ottoman era as well. The museum is actually part of the palace of Ibrahim Pasha. There is a small entrance and the museum stays open 9.00 to 17.00 on all days except Mondays.
Basilica Cistern: One of the best tank in Istanbul, this architectural gem is located beneath the Stoa Basilica. This is an alternative called the Sunken Palace. This structure is used for water storage at the time of Emperor Justinian. This place of historical importance, and the Topkapi Place fed with water from this well. Bosphorus Cruise: Take a ferry or a small TurYol cruise on the Bosphorus. View the Palace Dolmabche, six palaces of the Ottomans (including the Topkapi Palace), Selimiye Barracks (associated with Florence Nightingale), Mecidiye Mosque and the Bosphorus Bridge. Catch Kuleli Naval Academy, Fortress Europe, the famous Duck and the Bosphorus University, among many other places.