How to Explore Historic Attractions with Istanbul Holidays
by Daisy Wilkinson Travel GuidesThe historic, cultural, and economic centre of
Turkey, Istanbul was known in the ancient world as Byzantium and later as
Constantinople before the Ottomans established their rule over the country and
named the city as 'Istanbul'. Today, it is the largest European city that
bridges the East and West with its historical centre on the European side and
one-third of its population living on the Asian side. Its historic centre has
been partially included in the UNESCO's list of World Heritage Sites and is one
of the city's biggest attractions. During your time spent in this historic
Turkish city, you'll get to explore many of its architectural wonders.
One of the best times to enjoy your Istanbul holidays is between the
months of September and November when the weather is pleasant with comfortable
daytime temperatures. You can also enjoy attractive deals on hotel
accommodations in the months of October and November, as there is a drop in the
number of tourists owing to the rains. Another good time to visit is between
the months of March and May. In these months the climate is favourable for
outdoor activities, as you can experience warm temperatures during the day. The
wettest and the coldest time of the year in this city is from December to
February.
From June to August, this Turkish city is
extremely hot with high humidity levels. Considering these climatic conditions,
you may expect to get cheap holidays to
Istanbul during this season. However, it is quite the opposite, as the
room rates are expensive in these months. While getting around in the city, you
can witness some fascinating structures and most of them were constructed
during ancient times. One of the most prominent ones is Aya Sofya or Hagia
Sophia. It was constructed during the reign of Justinian, a Byzantine Emperor,
in 536 AD. It was converted into a mosque during the rule of the Ottoman Empire
and was finally transformed into a museum in the year 1935.
Yet another fascinating attraction worth
visiting during your cheap
holidays to Istanbul is the Sultan Ahmed Mosque, popularly known as
the 'Blue Mosque'. It was built during the period between 1609 and 1616. The
interiors of this mosque are lined with numerous handmade iznik tiles with a
turquoise colour and the upper levels are painted blue. In the evening, this
mosque comes alive with blue shades as the lights fall on its domes and
minarets. Owing to the prominence of these blue shades, it came to be known as
Blue Mosque over the years.
Another interesting attraction in this city is
the Istanbul Archaeology Museum. It would give you some intriguing insights
into the history of Turkey and the Middle East with a vast collection of
artefacts. The entire complex is divided into three sections, namely the Museum
of the Ancient Orient, Tiled Pavilion of Mehmet the Conqueror, and the
Archaeology Museum. You would also find the exhibit room called 'Istanbul
Through the Ages' quite interesting. This room is located in the Archaeology
Museum.
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