Map of Istanbul

Places of interest detailed in our guide

Airport

Istanbul International Airport Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport

Attraction

Basilica Cistern Blue Mosque Church of the Holy Saviour in Chora Dolmabahçe Palace Egyptian Bazaar Galata Bridge Galata Tower Grand Bazaar Hagia Sophia Hippodrome of Constantinople Little Hagia Sophia Mosque of Süleyman Taksim Square Topkapi Palace

District

Beyoğlu District

Maps and guides to Istanbul

If you’re planning a trip to Istanbul, the interactive map on this page features all the attractions we recommend visiting, along with other useful travel information such as airports. Simply click on the markers on the map, or on the list below, to access detailed information about each point of interest.

Where is Istanbul located

Istanbul is located in northwestern Turkey, within the Marmara Region. It borders the Black Sea to the north, the Aegean Sea to the west and the Sea of Marmara to the south. The Bosphorus, the Sea of Marmara and the Dardanelles Strait separate Istanbul’s Asian and European sides. With a population of over 15 million people, Istanbul is one of the world’s most populous cities.

Historically, the city was known as Byzantium and later Constantinople. It served as the capital of the Byzantine Empire and the Ottoman Empire, and today Istanbul is an important cultural hub and tourist destination. It is home to some of the world’s most iconic monuments, including the Basilica of Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace and the Blue Mosque.