Istanbul Attraction + Historic Buildings Pictures

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Walk across this historic bridge to spot famous Istanbul landmarks and watch the sunset from a bar full of Turkish men contemplating life while sharing a water pipe.

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

The nickname of this 17th-century structure refers to the brilliant color of its tiled interior.

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

The nickname of this 17th-century structure refers to the brilliant color of its tiled interior.

This 16th-century mosque is not only the largest active mosque in Istanbul, but also one of the city’s most symbolic.

Istanbul’s medieval lookout point offers panoramic views across city’s historic district and the water of the Golden Horn.

This 16th-century mosque is not only the largest active mosque in Istanbul, but also one of the city’s most symbolic.