Splendors of Istanbul

Istanbul is a fascinating 5,000 year-old city that sits at the crossroads of Europe and Asia and was once the capital of two of the world’s most powerful empires, the Byzantines and the Ottomans. Every stone remains steeped in history as the modern city reinvents itself over and over again. Explore great icons of architecture, such as the 1,500-year-old Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque and Topkapi Palace. This virtual tour, complete with a stunning slide show, also visits the Grand Bazaar, Archeological Museum, Jewish quarter, ancient walls, and other churches, mosques and artworks.