Fatih Travel Guide
Istanbul





Popular places to visit

Blue Mosque
The nickname of this 17th-century structure refers to the brilliant color of its tiled interior.

Grand Bazaar
Enter the maze of shop-lined streets in one of the largest and oldest covered markets in the world to browse hundreds of thousands of hand-crafted objects.

Hagia Sophia
Once a church, then a Byzantine cathedral, later a mosque and now a monument, this iconic building is a national treasure.

Topkapi Palace
The official residence of the Ottoman sultans for about four centuries is now accessible to the public and home to sacred relics.

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

Basilica Cistern
The “Sunken Palace” is one of the most striking remnants of Byzantine Constantinople and is the largest of hundreds of ancient underground reservoirs in Istanbul.
Things to do

Istanbul: Bosphorus Dinner Cruise & Show with Private Table

Istanbul: Full-Day Highlights Tour with Guide and Lunch

Istanbul : Historical Turkish Bath Experience in Old City

Daily Trip to House of Virgin Mary, Ancient City of Ephesus, Basilica of St.John

Istanbul: Bosphorus Sightseeing Cruise with Sunset Option

Istanbul: Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, and Grand Bazaar Tour
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Other neighbourhoods around Fatih

Istanbul City Center
Known for its charming cafes and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Istanbul City Center. Check out top attractions like Blue Mosque and Grand Bazaar, and jump on the metro at Aksaray Station or Aksaray Tram Station to see more of the city.

Galata
Travellers choose Galata for its abundant dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Sishane-Zemin Metro Station or Karakoy Tünel Station and check out top sights like Galata Tower.

Sirkeci
Travellers choose Sirkeci for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Sirkeci Station or Eminonu Station and check out top sights like Topkapi Palace.

Karaköy
Spend some time visiting places like Galata Tower while getting to know Karaköy, and be sure to check out the abundant dining options. You can hop aboard the metro at Karakoy Station or Karakoy Tünel Station to see more of the area.

Beyoğlu
Enjoy the popular shops in Beyoğlu. Galata Tower is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Sishane-Zemin Metro Station or Tophane Station to see more of Istanbul.

Sultanahmet
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Blue Mosque to Hagia Sophia – discover Sultanahmet, a destination also famous for its shopping.
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- Blue Mosque
- Grand Bazaar
- Hagia Sophia
- Topkapi Palace
- Sultanahmet Square
- Eminönü Square
- Basilica Cistern
- Süleymaniye Mosque
- Gülhane Park
- Eminonu Pier
- Yenikapi Ferry Terminal
- Column of Constantine
- Historia Fatih Shopping Centre
- Istanbul University
- Tomb of Sultan Ahmet I
- Chora Church
- Fountain of Sultan Ahmed III