ESTAMBUL - EL PUENTE ENTRE EURUPA Y ASİA

ISTANBUL

One of the most visited and exciting cities in the world, Istanbul has approximately 15 million inhabitants and was the capital of three great empires: Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman. Impossible not to be dazzled and seduced by the culture, tourist spots and local natural landscapes, the region surprises in all aspects. Located between two continents or Asia and Europe and situated between two seas, and black marble, tourism in Istanbul is between chaotic and serene, traditional and modern and ancient and new, so it is possible to find a historic city with ornate churches and palaces covered in mosaic with Byzantine hair, magnificent mosques and many hotels. luxurious that deixam qualquer um de queixo fallen. Now on the edge of the Bosphorus it is possible that tourists from all over the world and even residents of the city meet to sit in cafes and restaurants to be free and enjoy the beautiful landscapes or simply see the sun. Certainly, Istanbul is the ideal destination for those who want to experience a differentiated culture and unique monuments, enjoy great food and great entertainment and do shopping.

Santa Sofia Museum (Aya Sofya Muzesi)
Known as the Basilica of Saint Sophia, this vibrant construction began in 532 and took approximately 6 years to complete. This monument, which is one of the most famous and visited in the world, was used as a church for 916 years, but after the conquest of Istanbul, the premises were transformed into a mosque. In 1935, the premises were newly converted and became a museum, open for visits. For possessing impressive and unique beauty and being considered one of the greatest masterpieces of religious architecture, the Santa Sofia Museum is now considered a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.

Blue MosqueBuilt in the Ottoman period between 1609 and 1616, the Blue Mosque and the Sultan Ahmet Mosque are also famous for their grandiose and unusual beauty. With six minarets, its importance is contrasted with the Basilica of Santa Sofia which stands next to it. The interior of the mosque is exquisite and has an incredible set of tiles and colorful stained glass that transforms the premises into a space that is the same. Before entering, tourists need to take off their shoes and women must cover their heads with clothes, in addition to shorts, t-shirts, boné, Bermuda shorts and regattas not being allowed.
Operation
Tourists can enter when the prayers are not happening, which occur five times a day. The first chant (youve-se or long chant) is at the dawn of the sun, at the last, at the end of the sun.

Topkapi Palace
Exceptional place, the Palácio Topkapi has a logo at the entrance. The construction, erected between 1460 and 1478 by Sultan Mehmed II, was carried out through a grandiose imperial port, which takes tourists directly to the place that was once the luxurious residence of various sults. Although the palace that has functioned as the administrative and educational center of the state has now been transformed into a museum open to visitors, where tourists can find treasures of inestimable value that are distributed among many sectors, including the harem. Among the various rooms, it is possible to see objects from the imperial treasury, Chinese and Japanese porcelains, a collection of clothes that belong to sultões and relatives, sacred relics, among many other valuable items.

Big Bazaar (Kapalıçarşı)
One of the two largest covered markets in the world, the Big Bazaar is one of the must-see attractions of Istanbul. With 60 streets and 5 thousand shops that attract more than 400 thousand visitors per day, in this place tourists will find all types of markets and Turkish arts such as jewelry, hand-painted ceramics, rugs, spice shops, antique shops, textiles and many other establishments. Besides all these shops, the Big Bazaar also houses currency exchange houses, two mosques, water fountains, delegation, cafes and delicious restaurants. I like to make purchases and I'm going crazy, because the offer of products is huge and there's a lot of news.

Egyptian Bazaar
Unmissable and very tasty program, the spice market or Egyptian bazaar as well as known, is one of the two oldest markets in Istanbul. With approximately 100 shops, which vary between spice shops and typical foods, or a bazaar located in front of Mesquita Nova and near Ponte de Gálata. Even very small, the place is one of the most interesting in the region and offers an infinite variety of temperos, chas, dried fruits, the renowned lokum's (Turkish dozen) and a great variety of lembrancinhas.