Istanbul is a kind city of magnificence, and is the only metropolis in the world that is located on two continents. It is indeed a pleasure to be here and explore Istanbul’s must visit sights. Here you can literally have breakfast in Asia, walk across the bridge and enjoy a nice lunch in Europe. As Napoleon Bonaparte famously said, "If the Earth were a single state, Istanbul would be its capital." This unique location has given Istanbul a rich, yet tumultuous history. This same history has resulted in numerous ancient and important structures, also important tourist destinations scattered across town from a variety of different empires and cultures. Istanbul also has no shortage of museums, many of which are surprisingly interesting.

Note: I highly recommend investing 85 TL (about $30 USD) in the Istanbul Museum Pass. It lasts for five days and provides free entrance to all of the top Istanbul museums, forts and palaces (except for Dolmabahçe Palace), plus discounts at Istanbul’s smaller, lesser-known museums.