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20 Sightseeing Places in Istanbul

This post will show you 20 Sightseeing Places in Istanbul which are most attractive from tourism perspective. I recommend you to visit all these beautiful places in your next tour to Istanbul. Trust me you will be in love with Istanbul after visiting these amazing places. Most of the places are depicting Turkish history and architecture.

1. HAGIA SOPHIA

2. BLUE MOSQUE 
3. ORTAKOY



 4.BOSPHORUS BRIDGE
5. GALATA TOWER
6. HYDARPASA TERMINAL
 7. KIZ KULESI (MAIDEN TOWER) 
8. TOPKAPI PALACE
9. ISTIKLAL STREET

 10. TAKSIM SQUARE
11. TOP ROOF OF SULTANAHMET
 12. BEBEK


 13. AQUA FLORYA



14. KADIKOY SAHIL
 15. DOLMABAHCE PALACE

16. SPICE BAZAAR
 17. GRAND BAZAAR
 18. PIERRE LOTI
 19. VIALAND
20. KILYOS BEACH 



Vialand Theme Park, Istanbul


If you are visiting Istanbul, your visit will be incomplete without seeing Vialand theme Park. Vialand theme park is one of the best theme parks in Istanbul. It is located in Eyup in the Golden Horn region of Istanbul.
Vialand theme park has everything that could be present in a theme park. This place is unique in its own way. This park is the first complex that combines a luxury hotel, many restaurants, game center, cinema, open air performance venue, exhibition center, theme park and also shopping center.


Adventure World
There are more than 50 amusement units in Adventure World part of Vialand theme park. Rides in Vialand theme park  will give you an ultimate experience of rides, from coasters reaching the speed of 110 kilo meters with in just 3 seconds to the water filled train rides, you will enjoy every bit of you time in Vialand theme park. The most attractive and liked rides are:

- Viking 360: It takes a 360 degree round around its axis. Person sitting in the Viking 360 can see how Vialand looks from the height of 28 meters and upside down.
- Safari Tunnel: 500 people can go into the safari tunnel. The tunnel is dark, fun and full of surprises.
- Adventurer:This is a roller coaster that is famous all over the world, it goes 30 kilometer above the ground in a speed of 80 kilometer per hour.
- Justice Tower: Also known as Adalat Kulesi in native language is the right ride to look at Vialand from a higher point.
- Dungeon: This is a crazy ride that goes through the monstrous tunnel called “Zindan”. You never know what is waiting for you in the silent corner of the dark tunnel.
- Faith Dark Ride: Faith Dark Ride known as “Faithin Ruyasi” gives you a chance to witness the conquest of Istanbul. The ride with takeoff to 1453 and you will take you back to the days when Istanbul was conquered. It is the most interesting unit of Vialand.

There are many more adventurous and entertaining rides in the adventure world of Vialand Theme Park. You will find every penny you spent on the tickets worth it.


Game Center and Cinema
The Vialand Game Center has a wide range for kids and also for adults. Children spend a really good time playing games in Vialand Game Center. The cinema is one of the most luxurious and advanced cinemas in Istanbul.

Vialand Exhibition Center
This exhibition center in Vialand Theme park, arranges world’s biggest exhibitions. People from all continents and countries come here to attend great exhibitions.

Vialand Shopping Mall
Vialand shopping mall offers you a great shopping experience. Every brand of the world is present here. From Armani Jeans to Adidas, from Koton to U.S Polo Assn. you just name it and find it in the great Vialand Shopping Mall. Not only that, Vialand theme park has Vialand Palace hotel. This hotel will provide you a luxurious royal stay here. You will feel no less than a princess while staying or having food at Vialand Palace Hotel.

How to get to VIALAND?
Vialand is open every day between 10 am to 7pm. It is located about 15 minutes ride from Center City, Taksim district. You may access Vialand Theme Park through free shuttle from Taksim, Sultanahmet or Bakirkoy. Also there is “55T GAZİOSMANPAŞA” bus from center city.