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Istanbul

Turkey · İstanbul

Istanbul is the largest city in Turkey, a megacity, constituting the country's economic, cultural, and historical center. With a population of over 15 million, it is home to 18% of the population of Turkey. Istanbul is among the largest cities in Europe and in the world by population. It is a city on two continents; about two-thirds of its population live in Europe and the rest in Asia. Istanbul straddles the Bosphorus – one of the world's busiest waterways – in northwestern Turkey, between the Sea of Marmara and the Black Sea.

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Things to do in Istanbul

ISTANBUL BEST: Iconic Landmarks Full Day PRIVATE Guided City Tour · 8 h · from $74 · 5.0/5 (1,684 reviews)
Best of Istanbul 1, 2 or 3-Day Private Guided Istanbul Tour · 21 h · from $70 · 5.0/5 (10,644 reviews)
Istanbul Mega Lufer Dinner Cruise Bosphorus and Show Pvt Table · 3 h · from $32 · 4.6/5 (3,328 reviews)
Istanbul Taste of Two Continents Food Tour - Spice Market & Ferry · 5 h 30 min · from $135 · 5.0/5 (3,789 reviews)
Hagia Sophia Skip The Line Ticket with Audio Guide · 2 h · from $40.64
Istanbul Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia & Cistern of Theodosius · 3 h · from $62.09 · 4.8/5 (671 reviews)

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Weather by month in Istanbul

Month	High	Low	Rain
Jan	17.5°C	-5.9°C	79 mm
Feb	18.1°C	-5.7°C	68 mm
Mar	22.5°C	-2.7°C	53 mm
Apr	25.4°C	0.5°C	42 mm
May	30.2°C	7.3°C	35 mm
Jun	38°C	13.3°C	36 mm
Jul	38.1°C	17.2°C	20 mm
Aug	36.5°C	18.1°C	22 mm
Sep	34.9°C	12.4°C	54 mm
Oct	30.7°C	5.7°C	70 mm
Nov	23.2°C	0.3°C	63 mm
Dec	20.2°C	-3.3°C	82 mm