🌍 Istanbul – Turkey

🏛 Top Tourist Attractions:

• Hagia Sophia
• Blue Mosque
• Topkapi Palace
• Grand Bazaar
• Bosphorus

🗣 Language:

Turkish (Official). English and Arabic are common in tourist areas.

💶 Currency:

Turkish Lira (TRY)

✅ Advantages:

• Rich history and authentic Islamic culture
• Affordable prices and delicious Turkish cuisine
• Strategic location between two continents

⚠ Challenges:

• Severe congestion in transport and markets
• Economic fluctuations affecting prices
• Language barrier with older people

🧭 Tips and Guidance:

• Best time to visit: April – June or September – November
• Try a traditional Turkish hammam
• Taste Turkish kebab, baklava and Turkish tea

📆 Suggested 3-Day Itinerary:

• Day 1: Hagia Sophia + Blue Mosque + Grand Bazaar
• Day 2: Topkapi Palace + Bosphorus cruise
• Day 3: Galata Tower + Beyoğlu + Turkish hammam

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