Istanbul is a unique city which belongs to Europe and Asia at the same time. It is called either the closest to Asia European city, or the closest to Europe Asian city. It is possible to find cheap flights to Istanbul in any season. But in Turkey there is a notion of seasonality, so in winter air tickets are much cheaper. You shouldn’t buy air tickets to Istanbul from October to December – this is a rainy season. So you’d better wait. Cheap flights to Istanbul are available.
The most famous landmark of Istanbul is the Topkapy Palace. It used to be the center of the Ottoman Empire government. The Blue Mosque (Sultan-Ahmed Mosque) impresses by its unique character. It is faced with blue china tiles. St.Sophia Cathedral (Hagia Sophia) is officially recognized as the most beautiful building in the history of architecture. If you have no time to see all the sights of Istanbul, visit Mini-Turkey, a park which contains small copies of Turkish and world famous landmarks.
One of the most often visited places in Istanbul is Sultanahmet Square. If you walk it around, you will learn the history of the city in detail. Tourists also like the Princes Islands which are situated 20 km from the city in the Sea of Marmara.
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