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Quick answers
- Where is Istanbul?
- Minarets, bazaars, Bosphorus. Coordinates: 41.0082, 28.9784 (Türkiye).
- When is the best time to visit Istanbul?
- Best time: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct. Typical daily budget: $60-120.
- What is a unique fact about Istanbul?
- Istanbul is home to the Hagia Sophia, which was originally constructed as a cathedral in 537 AD and later converted into a mosque in 1453.
Quick facts
- Istanbul is home to the Hagia Sophia, which was originally constructed as a cathedral in 537 AD and later converted into a mosque in 1453.
- The Grand Bazaar in Istanbul dates back to 1461 and is one of the largest and oldest covered markets in the world, featuring over 4,000 shops.
- The Bosphorus Strait, which separates Europe and Asia, is approximately 31 kilometers long and has a maximum depth of 110 meters.
- The Blue Mosque, or Sultan Ahmed Mosque, was completed in 1616 and features six minarets, making it one of the few mosques in the world to have that many.
- Istanbul is the only city in the world that spans two continents, with its European and Asian sides divided by the Bosphorus.
Travel details
- Country
- Türkiye
- Wind (now)
- 5 km/h
- Coordinates
- 41.0082, 28.9784
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