Istanbul, a city where hip and vibrant coexists with some real serious history. It's a city that sits on both Europe and Asia. A city that made it to Lonely Planet's numerous top 10 list for various categories. Needless to say, it made it to MY very own Best of 2010 Travel.
It has one of the world's top 10 market
Grand Bazaar is largest and oldest covered market. Very possible to lost your way in the confusing arrays of shops. And it sells so many dazzlingly colorful items.
It has one of the most scenic boat rides. Scenic not because of natural wonders. But pretty because of the unlimited amount of manmade historical architecture to view.
Bosphorus Bridge
And at the end of the boat ride along the Bosphorous river be treated to a warm chocolate giant waffle!
Who can forget Blue Mosque and Aye Sofya? The icons of Istanbul
And Topkapı Palace for the rich and royal interior design.
And having Turkish lunch at the medieval Galata Tower?
While marvelling the aboveground structures, don't forget to explore what's beneath you- Underground Water Cistern. This underground system is capable of holding up to 80,000 cubic metre of water and was built in the 6th century! These are the real forefathers of engineering!
It has one of the world's top 10 market
Grand Bazaar is largest and oldest covered market. Very possible to lost your way in the confusing arrays of shops. And it sells so many dazzlingly colorful items.
It has one of the most scenic boat rides. Scenic not because of natural wonders. But pretty because of the unlimited amount of manmade historical architecture to view.
Bosphorus Bridge
And at the end of the boat ride along the Bosphorous river be treated to a warm chocolate giant waffle!
Who can forget Blue Mosque and Aye Sofya? The icons of Istanbul
And Topkapı Palace for the rich and royal interior design.
And having Turkish lunch at the medieval Galata Tower?
While marvelling the aboveground structures, don't forget to explore what's beneath you- Underground Water Cistern. This underground system is capable of holding up to 80,000 cubic metre of water and was built in the 6th century! These are the real forefathers of engineering!
With attractions like these, it's easy to see why Istanbul is top of my 2010 Travel list and why it's really worth returning to Istanbul to experience it all over again!
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