Istanbul is, at the time of writing this article, nearing 16 mln official residents, with unofficial statistics proposing over 20 mln inhabitants already. It’s an absolute giant of a city acting as a border between Europe and Asia surrounded by two seas. Throughout its incredibly rich history, it has become a cradle of many cultures that still coexist there. One example of said history is still available for us to see, and it’s the Princes’ Islands (called Prens Adalari in Turkish).
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How much does it cost to enter Hagia Sophia in Istanbul?
If you’re going to Istanbul, then Hagia Sophia is certainly on your must-see list. You may be wondering, however, how pricey is such a popular tourist spot? How much will you pay for a ticket to Hagia Sophia? We’ll go over exactly that today.
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17 best things to do and see in and around Istanbul
Are you planning a trip to Istanbul and struggling to figure out what to see? That’s perfectly understandable, as Istanbul is massive, with nearly 16 mln residents. So massive, in fact, that it doesn’t fit on one continent alone, stretches out across both Europe and Asia. As such, we completely understand that this might be a bit overwhelming. To help you with that, we dedicated today’s post to going over some of the best things you can do during your trip to Istanbul.
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Should you go to Istanbul in autumn? Weather in September, October and November
Wondering where to go in autumn? Maybe you were already considering Istanbul, but you’re not sure whether autumn is a good time? The short answer? Certainly! In our opinion September, October and November are the best months to visit this city. Today’s post is dedicated to going over some of the reasons why you should visit Istanbul in autumn. We’ll also go over the temperatures for each month to give you an idea of what you should expect and pack.
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Should you visit Istanbul in winter? Weather in December, January and February
Istanbul is an intercontinental city of many cultures with nearly 16 million inhabitants. Can we count on high temperatures in Istanbul in winter? No, but many believe that December, January and February are still the best months to visit this city. Why should you visit the former Constantinople in winter? What is the weather like in Istanbul in December, January and February? We dedicate today’s post to answering both of those questions.
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