Istanbul
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tantan
Day tour during transit at Istanbul provided by Turkish Airlines. I deliberately chose the long transit flight to participate in this tour.
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Day 1 Itinerary
Places visited: Istanbul Airport (IST) - Blue Mosque - Hagia Sophia Museum - Istanbul Museum of the History of Science and Technology in Islam - Spice Bazaar
Istanbul Airport (IST)
Waiting for complimentary Istanbul Day Tour provided by Turkish Airlines at Starbucks. I tried the local cake but I forgot the name.
Blue Mosque
We ate at a traditional cafe & shop nearby before going to Blue Mosque. Women have to cover their head when they get in. It was under rennovation when I came, but in general it was a quite impressive building.
Hagia Sophia Museum
Love the vibe of this church/mosque turned into museum so much. It feels out of this world somehow.
Istanbul Museum of the History of Science and Technology in Islam
Snapshots on the way to the museum. By the time I arrived at the museum I was so sleepy and could not concentrate on any of the items exhibited.
Spice Bazaar
Last stop before going back to the airport. The view of Bosphorus Sea was very refreshing.