Cheap round trip flights to Istanbul, the city on two continents, from £54 pp
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Spread by empires over the centuries, which takes place in both Europe and Asia, Istanbul is one of the great metropolises of the world.Established around 1000 BC, the Byzantine Colony grew in the great capital of the Byzantine Empire and after the Ottoman conquest of the city retained its glorious place as the heart of the empire.

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Tourist Attractions

Marele Bazar (Grand Bazaar)

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For many visitors, visiting Istanbul tourist attractions is just as important for shopping as monumental museums and attractions, and Grand Bazaar is the place where everyone comes.This massive covered market is, in principle, the first shopping center in the world;Taking an entire city neighborhood, surrounded by thick walls, between Nure Osmanıye Mosque and Beyazıt Mosque.The Beyazıt Mosque (built in 1498-1505) occupies the place of Theodosius I and has an architecture inspired by Aya Sofya.Imagine, cover the area.The different trades are largely segregated in certain sections, which facilitates navigation.Near the entry of Divanyolu Caddesi of the bazaar is the burning of the column.This hammer (40 meters high) of a porphyry column was established by Constantin the Great in his forum.Until 1105 he wore a bronze statue of Constantin.