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Istanbul E-pass Review: Is It Worth It?
This spring I decided to give the Istanbul E-pass a try. I’ll review what’s included, what’s not included (yet), how to get the pass, how…
Entrance Fees of Istanbul’s Main Tourist Attractions
The entrance fees for Istanbul’s main tourist attractions range from free to 2000 TL per person. Often children can go in for free, but different…
Hagia Sophia – Church Turned Mosque Turned Museum Turned Mosque Again
The Hagia Sophia (Ayasofya) is among Istanbul’s most famous and fascinating monuments. This ‘church of divine wisdom’ was inaugurated by Emperor Justinian on 26 December…
Review of Whirling Dervishes Ceremony at Hodjapasha Cultural Center
Last week, I decided to go and watch a ceremony of the whirling dervishes at the Hodjapasha Cultural Center. There are some places where you…
How to Get From Istanbul Airport to Taksim or Sultanahmet
Istanbul Airport (IST) is as of 7 April 2019 the main international airport of Istanbul. The airport is located next to the Black Sea on the…
Top 15 Things to Do in Istanbul
Here are my top 15 things to do in Istanbul, in no particular order. I chose these not because they are popular, but because I…
How to Get From Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Taksim or Sultanahmet
Last updated: August 10, 2022 The Sabiha Gökçen Istanbul Airport is attracting more and more passengers every year. Sabiha Gökçen is located on the Asian…
What Bosphorus Cruise Tour to Take in Istanbul?
A cruise on the Bosphorus is probably the most overlooked Istanbul tourist attraction. Understandable, with such an abundance of historical sightseeing spots in Istanbul and…
