Sublime Porte

Visit this central park to take leisurely strolls through rose gardens, visit visit museums and a sultan’s palace and enjoy views of the Bosphorus Strait.

You can browse the exhibits at Istanbul Archaeology Museums, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Istanbul. Stroll along the seaside or visit the shops in the area.

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.

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

You can study the exhibits at Hagia Irene, a museum with a storied past, during your holiday in Istanbul. Discover the area's acclaimed art galleries and notable monuments.

Learn about the local history of Istanbul when you take a trip to Alay Köşkü. Visit the area's notable monuments or amble around its seaside.