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Best historic in Istanbul

4 places from 5 Istanbul travel vlogs, most-mentioned first. The play button jumps to that moment in the video.

4 places

  1. Galata Tower

    Historic site · Beyoğlu

    A historic watchtower, now a museum, known for some of the best views in Istanbul. Lines are long; an audio guide is available at the entrance.

    1:11· touropiain 5 vlogs
  2. Basilica Cistern

    Historic site · Sultanahmet

    A 6th-century underground cistern built under Emperor Justinian I, known as the Sunken Palace.

    4:07· touropiain 2 vlogs

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2 more picks, each from a single vlog, so not ranked.

  1. Hippodrome of Constantinople

    Historic site · Sultanahmet

    A historic site in Sultanahmet, on the route of free walking tours that start at Hagia Sophia.

  2. Çiçek Pasajı

    Historic site · Beyoğlu

    A historic arcade of taverns with a lively atmosphere.