Tourism in Istanbul 2023
Istanbul has always been known as the best tourist city in Turkey and the world, due to its archaeological diversity, large geographical distribution between the European and Asian continents, and the presence of many entertainment venues.
For a long period of time, the city of Istanbul remained the capital of many ancient countries and famous empires, the last of which was the Ottoman Empire. This cultural diversity gave it the advantage of various monuments, whether they”re Roman, Byzantine or Ottoman, distributed over many museums and archaeological sites such as Turkish palaces, fountains, mosques and famous museums, perhaps the most famous of which is the Museum Hagia Sophia and the Topkapı Museum, and do not forget the Senelli Kosk Museum and the Ibrahim Palace Museum, in addition to the Mosaic Museum and the famous Turkish Carpet Museum.
Tourists can enjoy the most beautiful times in the wonderful amusement parks distributed within the city of Istanbul in addition to the countless recreational places such as swimming pools and water playgrounds such as the Vialand amusement park and the Aqua Marine water park, and do not forget the beauty of the wonderful parks where the family can spend the whole day as it contains places Games for children in addition to cafes and restaurants. Gulhane and Emirgan are among the most famous parks in Istanbul.
And if you want to get acquainted with the customs and traditions of the people of the region, all you have to do is roam the crowded streets of Istanbul, enjoy dialogue with local residents, and exchange ideas in a restaurant or cafe.
Best time to visit Istanbul
The city of Istanbul is characterized by the prevailing climate in the Mediterranean countries. It is dry in the summer, rainy in the winter, with low temperatures and snow formation on the roads.
Which makes the spring season the perfect time for tourism in Istanbul, where the green squares are full of flowers and covered with clear blue skies, followed by the summer season, when the temperature reaches 23 degrees Celsius, with the possibility of encountering several very hot days.
As for lovers of skiing and snow activities, it is recommended to come in the winter, when temperatures are 7 degrees Celsius in January and February.