Turkey Istanbul hotels

Istanbul is one of the most interesting travel destinations in Turkey with thousands of hotels and many tourist attractions. Istanbul is the largest city in Turkey with a population of over 12,8 million people and there are a lot of important landmarks derived from its huge historical status as capital of the Ottoman Empire and Byzantium. Istanbul is also called a mega city, as well as the cultural and financial center of Turkey. Some of the most interesting sightseeing during summer family vacations are: Hagia Sophia - one of the largest churches (cathedrals) in the world Sultan Ahmed Mosque (Blue Mosque) Topkapı Palace - Residence of Ottoman Sultans Dolmabahche Palace Bosphorus - the bridge that connects Europe with Asia. Kapala bazaar - the largest covered market in Turkey Istanbul is among the largest shopping centers not only in Turkey but also the European region. It is famous for its enormous shopping malls as Metrocity, Akmerkez and Cevahir Mall - the largest