4.7/5
TonkarnIn 2024, hakia sophia used to be free of charge. But now it cost 25 eur. However, the place full of history and interesting thing inside. Avoid long waiting line by purchasing on line.
4.6/5
Anonymous userEfforts a visit , night ticket was perfect quiet less crowded
4.7/5Anonymous userOur initial booking of hotair balloon ride was from other 3rd party agent -kl**k- and it got cancelled because of the weather. We immediately contact them and ask politely if they can move us to the next day schedule but sad to say they did not and refund us right away. Plan got changed that we had to book another hotel for a night & move our flight to IST just to experience our 1st hotair balloon ride. Great thing I know trip also offer the same ride so I check if they have available schedule on the next day blessing that they have but with a very expensive rate because of last minute booking. But the cost is worth of the experience we had. It was really worth it! The hot air balloon experience was amazing! Everything was well-organized from the pick-up to the flight itself. The views over Cappadocia during sunrise were absolutely unforgettable, and the ride felt very safe and comfortable the whole time. We also got small packed breakfast before heading to the ride.
44.3/5
_TI***ehThis place is a worth visiting. So many historical collections and stories. Highly recommended. You would need to walk a lot to fully explore Harem and Topkapi together.
54.7/5TonkarnAbsolutely stunning. Really nice palace. However, the rntrance fee was quite expensive. Recommended. Avoid long ticket queue by purchasimg online ticket via trip.com
64.7/5
shanghaiboyuThe Bosphorus Strait is a natural waterway of significant strategic, economic, and cultural value. • Geographically Important: Connecting the Black Sea to the north and the Sea of Marmara and the Mediterranean Sea to the south, it is the only access point for Black Sea countries to the open sea. It also serves as the natural dividing line between Europe and Asia, holding a crucial strategic position. The strait has been the subject of ongoing contention throughout history. • Significant Economic Value: As a vital shipping channel, hundreds of large ships transit the strait daily. In the first nine months of 2024, 31,161 vessels passed through the strait, a year-on-year increase of 7.1%. It is a crucial artery for the Black Sea countries' foreign trade, including oil transportation, and has generated significant revenue for Turkey through navigation. • Rich Cultural Heritage: Greek, Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman cultures converged here, marking the Asian terminus of the Silk Road. Goods, cultures, and religions from both the East and the West converged and merged here. Numerous historical sites along the strait, such as the Topkapi Palace, bear witness to the exchange and collision of civilizations. • Rich Tourism Resources: The strait's natural scenery and historical sites complement each other beautifully. Lush meadows and shrubs are interspersed with tall buildings and small houses, along with towering palaces and ruins of ancient castles from the Roman and Ottoman empires. Cruises offer a glimpse into the Eurasian charm of both sides of the strait, and the scenery is particularly captivating at sunset. • Convenient Transportation: Turkey has built numerous bridges across the Bosphorus Strait, such as the Bosphorus Highway Bridge. These bridges are not only marvels of transportation engineering but also landmarks of Istanbul, connecting Europe and Asia and facilitating cross-strait travel and transportation.
74.8/5
Travel JuriVery impressive, especially how the light shines through the hundreds if coloured glass windows, the tranquility amidst hundreds of tourists that people use to do their prayers.
84.6/5
火锅美人鱼Climbing the tower offers a 360-degree panoramic view of Istanbul. The queue takes about an hour, and I started queuing around 4 PM on November 13th. I managed to catch the sunset just in time, which was quite a rare treat! Although the price was a bit steep, I felt it was worth it.
94.7/5
不乐不归Hierapolis, which means "holy city" in Greek, is an ancient Greek city located in southwestern Turkey, founded in 190 BC. The city is not only a military fortress, but also has an amazing theater and is also a place for gladiator fights.
104.9/5
Rebekah RusuScuba diving chances! Amazing scenery and town nearby with great local cuisine. Much recommended the beaches with clear waters.
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