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Istanbul

1.	Prince Islands
	islands in the southern part of the city; great views, no motor vehicles.
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2.	Bosphorus Cruise
	observe the 2 sides of the city and the strait in between.
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3.	Camlica
	hill and park with panoramic views; highest observation point in Asian part of the city.
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4.	Emirgan Park
	hill located in the European part of the city; park with flowers and fountains.
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5.	Dolmabahçe Palace
	previous main administrative center of Ottoman Empire
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6.	Blue Mosque
	mosque called Sultanahmet Camii in the European side of the city.
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7.	Istanbul Aquarium
	observe a multitude of fishes on display in an organized venue.
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8.	Topkapi Palace Museum
	former primary residence of Ottoman sultans for about 400 years.
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9.	Hagia Sophia
	former imperial mosque, currently a museum.
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10.	Beylerbeyi Palace
	Imperial Ottoman summer residence on Asian part of the city.
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Country: Turkey
City area: 5343 km² km²
Website: english.istanbul.gov.tr

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