Wednesday, May 23, 2012

Don't Miss Istanbul: Joan Trip Part VIII - SmarterTravel.com

Don't Miss Istanbul: Joan Trip Part VIII
May 23, 2012 11:53 am by Ed Perkins

Istanbul's three blockbuster attractions—the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, and Topkapi Palace—are world class attractions in a very real sense. They're highlighted in both the history books and the travel books, and often make those "ten best" or "top 20" lists travel magazines like to compile. That means they're almost always crowded, with long lines to get in and all too often too many people in an individual room to see the room properly. But that comes with the territory. Just try to get a good look at the Mona Lisa when you're at the Louvre. From what I saw, the best strategy is to get there just at opening time; crowds build later in the day.

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