Friday, January 15, 2010

Visiting Istanbul

The largest city in Turkey, Istanbul is also an unique and beautiful tourist destiantion. Most part of Istanbul is hilly area and surrounded on the three sides by water. Tourits visiting hotel specials Istanbul can enjoy various touristic highlights and activities such as traditional architecture and museums as well as market places. You will be truly fascinated by the remains of the Turkish Ottoman Empire, which include historical mosques and grand palaces. Most of the visitors flock to this city because of the Tukish Hamams as well as the museums. To start sightseeing, you can take a boat trips along the Bosphorus. Aya Sofya is one of the most famous monument and the biggest cathedral. The 17th-century Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace within Gülhane Park and Hippodrome on Sultanahmet Square are some other major attractions to be visited while staying in the city. A relaxing time at the Turkish Bath is also not to be missed.