Istanbul

Istanbul

Discover Istanbul

Discover the city’s most important sights at a glance. Rankings, statistics and easy-to-browse lists showcase the most exciting XOPlaces and guide you through the different categories.

Most significant XOPlaces: Istanbul

Most-clicked XOPlaces: Istanbul

New on XOPlaces

Categories with the most XOPlaces: Istanbul

  1. 1 Mosques 1
  2. 2 UNESCO World Heritage Sites 1

Discover more cities

Hagia Sophia

Hagia Sophia in Istanbul is one of the world’s most significant buildings. Since its inauguration in 537, it has served as a church, mosque and museum. Its vast dome, Byzantine mosaics and Ottoman additions reflect more than 1,400 years of…

Basilica Cistern

The Basilica Cistern is a historic underground water reservoir in Istanbul. It was built in the 6th century during the Byzantine period. The impressive structure contains 336 columns and offers a fascinating atmosphere for visitors.