Places to visit in Istanbul

• Aya Sofya: An epitome of architectural beauty, Aya Sofya popularly known as Hagia Sophia, was once a church, then a mosque and now a museum. It is among the most visited and prominent structures in the world related to art and history of architecture. Considered to be an essential monument for both Ottoman and Byzantine empires, its several highlights include the stunning mosaic of Christ in the inner narthex, other gold mosaics, its main space, dome and the vast nave.
• Blue Mosque: Built-in 17th century, it takes its name from the blue tiles of its dome. As it is still a place of prayer, so you need to plan your visit accordingly as the mosque remains closed during the five-times of the daily prayer. The mosque is a priceless structure including 20,000 ceramic tiles in different tulip designs and 200 stained glass windows.
• Topkapi Palace: Visit this place with ample time in your hand to explore the unique combination of history and exquisite scenery. Showcasing a rich Ottoman Empire’s history, Topkapi Palace is on a hill overlooking the Bosphorus, the Sea of Marmara and the Golden Horn. The palace dates back to the 15th century and surrounded by a stone wall with 27 towers. Presently, it’s a museum comprising of a collection of Sultan’s old weapons, porcelain collection from the palace kitchen and collection of clocks & jewels.
• Süleymaniye Mosque: The mosque looks stunning, depicting the best of Byzantine and Islamic architecture. Built-in 1550, by order of the Sultan Suleyman, Süleymaniye Mosque is considered to be the most beautiful and largest mosque in Istanbul.
• Basilica Cistern: This place will keep you raving about the ancient Roman technology that they used to build this architectural marvel, as till today it provides water to the residents of Istanbul since the 6th century. Developed by the Roman Emperor Justinian I and known as the Sunken Palace, the cistern or the reservoir can hold up to 2.8 million cubic feet of water.

Nightlife in Istanbul

Reina: The most glamorous nightclub in Istanbul, Reina is known for its lavish parties and the elite posh crowd. It is a must-visit to enjoy the nightlife to the fullest.

Sortie: Another popular nightclub is Sortie, boasting of exquisite ambience, scenic views of the city, three bars and six restaurants.

Supperclub: With a wide range of cocktails, superb lightings, awesome live shows, all-white décor, this place is a must visit for party lovers and considered among the best nightclubs in Istanbul.

Anjelique: This club is known to be the best place to experience Istanbul’s nightlife at its best while enjoying an unmatched view of the Bosphorus.

X-Large: Night crawlers must visit this place. Here, the parties start at 2 am and goes till 5 am with a dramatic trance feel to the entire environment.