14 Famous Landmarks of Istanbul

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1. Miguel says

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   The Blue Mosque never fails to amaze me every time I see it in photos! 🙂

2. Milena Yordanova says

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   Istanbul is an amazing city! There are so many interesting sites. The Dolmabahce Palace and Berlerbeyi Palace look stunning.

3. Joao Leitao TRAVEL says

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   Great travel tips in what to see in Istanbul. I lived in this incredible city for 4 months and I appreciated all the moments I spent there. Great location, great people, great city. Thank you for this article. Greetings from MOROCCO!

4. Natalie says

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   It is very sad news Basil and even more so for you as she was a close friend. I hope they find the people that did that to her and she can rest in peace.

5. basil says

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   Your photos sadden me as Galata Bridge was one of the planned destinations of a dear friend, the one who was on vacation in Istanbul when she dissappeared and recently found murdered.

6. Natalie says

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   Thanks Lori and thank you for reading

7. Lori says

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   Lovely selection – and photos! Loved the post!

8. Natalie says

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   great to hear you are coming back Tom – do you know where you will be heading yet?

9. Tom @ Waegook Tom says

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   Ahh, Istanbul! I used Galata Tower to navigate when I first got into the city, it helped a LOT! The Blue Mosque is my favourite, and I had a great fish sandwich around the Galata Bridge area. I can’t wait to go back in July 😀

10. Natalie says

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    Yes Jemma – it really is that pink!!

11. [email protected] The Philippines says

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    Wow… I didn’t know that it’s this beautiful in Istanbul. The French street is my favorite view. Is it always that pinkish in that street?

12. Natalie says

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    Looking forward to when you make it Mary so I can read your articles

13. Mary @ Green Global Travel says

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    We hope to see these sights in person one day.

14. Natalie says

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    Thanks JJ – put it on my list of places to see next time

15. jolly joker says

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    very nice post.
    i would like to add chora church on the list if i were you, but i am not 🙂 if you didn’t have any chance to see it, make a visit next time when you will be in istanbul again, you might like it.

16. Natalie says

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    What a wonderful present. I am sure you will both have a great time

17. David says

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    Looking forward to it.

    I’ve booked a secret valentine day trip with my wife.

    Partly becuase I love her and want to take her away for the weekend, and partly becuase I want to photograph another obelisk 😀

18. Natalie says

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    Definitely come back Shalu -there is so much more to enjoy

19. Shalu Sharma says

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    Brilliant article. It was a few years back when I was in Istanbul. Been to some of the places but not all of it. Hence more reason to come back for more. I remember going to a museum, can’t remember if it was Hagia Sophia or the Blue Mosque but I saw some historical artefacts from India which I had read in the history books. I really liked the place, want to come back for more.

20. Natalie says

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    It is easy to spot David and right next to the blue mosque. You will also love the other landmarks as well

21. David says

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    Great post.

    I’m on a ‘mission’ to photograph every Ancient Egyptian Obelisk in the world, and this is one of the few I have left.

    I didn’t realise Istanbul had so much stuff there. We’ll definitely tick it off the list very soon.

22. Natalie says

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    Very true Turtle. I think I would need to live there to get to know it properly.

23. Natalie says

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    Do it sooner rather than later Travel freak

24. travelFREAK says

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    These photos are gorgeous! One day I will make my way to Istanbul!

25. Turtle says

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    Great list. And gorgeous photos! Istanbul seemed to me like the kind of city that you could go many many times and still not see everything. That’s the sign of a good place!

26. Natalie says

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    I have heard a few people say that Alexey. Suleymaniy is still on the list of places to visit for me. Loved your photos of Miniaturk btw

27. Natalie says

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    Hagia sophia is one of my favourites as well Stephanie

28. Natalie says

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    I think I have only seen a quarter of it TFL. I can understand the blogs that purely devote themselves to the city. They have enough material to write for years to come!

29. Natalie says

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    I am following your stories Amanda. You have published some great photo posts from Istanbul. So glad you had the chance to experience this wonderful country.

30. Alexey | Travel Photo Report says

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    Love Istanbul. Just spent a week there at the end of July. Nice set of pics though I prefer Suleymaniy mosque rather than The Blue One. The latter seems to be overrated and the first one – underrated.

31. Stephanie - The Travel Chica says

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    I loved the Blue Mosque and the Hagia Sophia

32. Turkey's For Life says

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    Photos have come out really well Natalie. We’re the same as you – still so much to see in Istanbul. We make sure we’re there at least once a year and I bet we’ve not even seen half the city.
    Julia

33. Amanda says

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    Ah, Istanbul. I really fell in love with this city this summer!

    I loved some of the lesser-visited mosques a lot, but Hagia Sofia really stands out to me as my favorite place. I don’t care how “touristy” it is – it is nothing short of breathtaking.

34. Natalie says

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    Thank you ET – glad you liked them

35. Natalie says

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    Thanks Ali – looking forward to anymore posts that you and Andrew have about Turkey

36. Natalie says

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    That is a wonderful post Ozlem – I left a comment as it reminded me that life is quite good here in Turkey. I really do sometimes take things for granted, but that post made me look at life from the outside in.

37. Eurotrip Tips says

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    Gorgeous photos and good article!

38. Ali says

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    I love Istanbul! Great photos!

39. Ozlem's Turkish Table says

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    What wonderful memories this post brings Natalie, thank you for the wonderful photos as always, never get tired of them.
    You were in my latest post with your Kalkan-art scene post – really enjoyed the vibrant art scene there, so inspirational.

40. Natalie says

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    Do you mean your list of places to go Mark? If so, visit as soon as possible. It is a photographers dream

41. Natalie says

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    That is the problem Darlene – many people go for four days and it is not long enough. I have been three times now, and still need to return as there are other things I want to see

42. Natalie says

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    Thanks Alan – I keep trying. Just the editing process, that I need to be careful of. Sometimes I go above board

43. Natalie says

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    Do it Angela, I never tire of the city and have only seen half of it. I think to understand it properly, I would need to live there for at least a year.

44. Mark E Tisdale says

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    Beautiful landmarks – already on the list but this confirms Turkey belongs on it. Sigh!

45. Darlene Jones says

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    I loved Istanbul. Didn’t have nearly enough time there, but at least I got to see it.

46. Alan says

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    Super photo-post Natalie – your photography is going a bomb!

47. Angela says

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    Beautiful Istanbul, I had a great time there, would love to go again.