Principal Features
St. Savior in Chora (Kariye Müzesi)
Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople (Rum Ortodoks Patrikhanesi)
Eyüp Sultan Mosque (Eyüp Sultan Camii)
Honorable Mentions
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Church of the Saints Sergius and Bacchus (Küçük Ayasofya Camii)
Kalenderhane Mosque (Kalenderhane Camii)
Ahrida Synagogue
St. Stephen of the Bulgars (Sveti Stefan Kilisesi)
Principal Features
Istanbul Museum of Modern Art (İstanbul Modern Sanat Müzesi)
Sakıp Sabancı Museum (Sakıp Sabancı Müzesi)
Istanbul University (İstanbul Üniversitesi)
Honorable Mentions
Cemal Reşit Rey Concert Hall
Galatasaray High School
Principal Features
Topaki Palace
Süleymaniye Mosque and Complex (Süleymaniye Camii ve Külliyesi)
Republic Monument (Cumhuriyet Anıtı)
Honorable Mentions
Atatürk Cultural Center (Atatürk Kültür Merkezi)
Imperial Pavilion (Hünkar Kasri)
Principal Features
Blue Mosque (Sultan Ahmet Camii)
Rüstem Paşa Camii (Rüstem Pasha Mosque)
Yeni Cami (New Mosque)
Honorable Mentions
Sokollu Mehmet Pasha Mosque (Sokollu Mehmet Paşa Camii)
Çiragan Palace (Çırağan Sarayı)
Küçüksu Palace/Pavilion aka Göksu Pavilion (Küçüksu Kasrı)
Principal Features
Basilica Cistern (Yerebatan Sarnici)
Galata Tower (Galata Kulesi)
Leander's Tower aka Maiden's Tower (Kız Kulesi)
Honorable Mentions
Cistern of Philoxenos (Binbirdirek Sarniçi)
Dolmabahçe Palace Clock Tower
Taksim Maksemi
Principal Features
Museum of the History of Islamic Science and Technology (İstanbul İslam Bilim ve Teknoloji Tarihi Müzesi)
Rahmi M. Koç Museum(Rahmi M. Koç Müzesi)
Naval Museum (İstanbul Deniz Müzesi)
Honorable Mentions
Museum of Energy at SantralIstanbul Power Station (Silahtarağa Elektrik Santralı)
Pera Museum (Pera Müzesi)
Principal Features
Hagia Sofia (Ayasofya )
Dolmabahçe Palace (Dolmabahçe Sarayi)
Crowned Prince Mosque Complex (Sehzade Külliyesi)
Honorable Mentions
Beylerbeyi Palace (Beylerbeyi Sarayi)
Bosphorus Bridge (Boğaziçi Köprüsü)
Principal Features
Museum of Turkish and Islamic Arts (Türk ve İslam Eserleri Müzesi)
Galata Mevlevihanesi (Whirling Dervis Lodge)
Istanbul Handicrafts Center (Kabasakal Medresi)
Honorable Mentions
Caferaga Medressehi (Center for Traditional Culture)
Garajistanbul (Center for Experimental Arts)
Hodjapasha Dance Theater and Cultural Center
Principal Features
Istanbul Archeology Museums (İstanbul Arkeoloji Müzeleri)
Hippodrome
Column of Constantine
Honorable Mentions
Valens Aqueduct (Bozdogan Kemeri)
Great Palace Mosaic Museum (Büyük Saray Mozaikleri Müzesi)
Street of the Cold Fountain (Sogukçesme Sokagi)
Church of St. Mary of the Mongols (Kanlı Kilise)
Principal Features
Neighborhoods -- İstiklal Caddesi aka Beyoglu, Eminönü, Kadıköy, Ortaköy, Üsküdar, etc.
Flower Passage (ÇIçek Pasaji)
Jewish Museum of Turkey
Honorable Mentions
Nightlife District Between Ortaköy and Kuruceşme
Principal Features
Yildiz Palace and Park (Yildiz Sarayi ve Parki)
Emirgan Park (Emirgan Korusu)
Gülhane Park (Gülhane Parkı)
Honorable Mentions
Miniature Park of Turkey (Miniatürk)
Istanbul Aquarium
Turkuazoo Aquarium
Principal Features
The Theodosian Walls
Military Museum
Seven Towers Fortress (Yedikule)
Honorable Mentions
Rumeli Fortress
Marmara Sea Walls
Istanbul Aviation Museum
Principal Features
Grand Bazaar
Spice Bazaar aka Egyptian Bazaar
Fish Market (Balikpazari)
Honorable Mentions
International Istanbul Music Festival (Uluslararası İstanbul Müzik Festivali)
Akbank Art Center (Akbank Sanat) and Festivals
Principal Features
Bosphorus Boat Ride (e.g., by Ferry)
Istiklal Caddesi (Historic) Tram
Eyup/Pierre Loti Cable Car
Honorable Mentions
Modern Surface Trams
Principal Features
International Istanbul Tulip Festival (Istanbul Lale Festivali)
Waterfront Promenades (e.g., from Kabatas to Ortaköy)
Restaurants with panoramic views -- 360 Istanbul, Mikla, NuTeras, Topaz, etc.
Honorable Mentions
Eminonu Pier