İstanbul
Istanbul is the meeting point of Europe and Asia, with the Bosphorus running through the middle. Hagia Sophia, Topkapı Palace, the bazaars, ferries and neighbourhood food culture make it a city that rewards both a short visit and a long stay.
İstanbul
Istanbul is the meeting point of Europe and Asia, with the Bosphorus running through the middle. Hagia Sophia, Topkapı Palace, the bazaars, ferries and neighbourhood food culture make it a city that rewards both a short visit and a long stay.
This guide covers all 81 provinces, the World Heritage sites, local food, transport, emergency numbers and the small details that make a trip easier. It is written for foreign visitors and built from public records, official indexes and original research.
Opening hours, prices and transport change. Confirm details with the official venue before you go.
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Top attractions
Local flavours
Souvenirs and local products
Museums
Culture and living heritage
Culture Atlas
Legends, games, weddings, beliefs and everyday traditions recorded by the Türkiye Culture Portal.
1 records · Names and links come from the Türkiye Culture Portal. Check the official page for current details.
Where to stay
1,849 accommodation options listed by OpenStreetMap.
Accommodation listed by the Culture Portal, alongside OpenStreetMap options.: 509 records.
Districts and neighbourhoods
+ 23 Districts
Main airports serving the province
Practical information
Emergency
- Emergency · Ambulance112
- Police155
- Gendarmerie156
- Fire110
- Forest fire177
- Tourism hotline176
Health & safety
- Pharmacies4,709
- Hospitals384
- Police184
- Taxi180
Post office
PTT · 444 1 788
Verify before you travel
Travel tips
- Carry some cash for small villages, markets and taxis; cards work in most hotels and city restaurants.
- Check museum and archaeological-site opening days before travelling; some close one day a week.
- Book hot-air balloons, popular restaurants and summer ferries in advance, especially in high season.
Nearby provinces
Continue with these nearby provinces.
Coast Yalova
Dipsiz Göl · Yürüyen Köşk · Karlık Yaylası
Coast Kocaeli
Kerpe · Seka Park · Pembe Köşk
UNESCO Bursa
Gölyazı · Tuz Han · Koza Han
Coast Tekirdağ
Uçmakdere · Orta Cami · Eski Cami
Place names and indexes are compiled from the Türkiye Culture Portal, UNESCO, OpenStreetMap and public tourism sources.