Explore the Topkapi Palace Museum, also known as the Seraglio, which once served as the main residence and administrative headquarters of the Ottoman sultans in the 15th century. The palace was constructed by Mehmed the Conqueror beginning in 1459 following his conquest of Constantinople.

Climb the Galata Tower, a 67-meter restored tower and former prison, overlooking the Bosphorus strait from a top-floor, fine dining restaurant. Constructed in the 14th century, the structure was once the tallest building in all of Istanbul when it finally debuted.

Wander the Istanbul Museum of Modern Art. This spectacular venue features Turkish and international contemporary art collections. There are even exciting displays that investigate the impact of cinema on Turkish society.