Lonely Planet İstanbul Guide

Architecture Architects and urban designers wanting to study the world’s best practice need go no further than İstanbul. Here, delicate minarets reach towards the heavens, distinctive domes crown hills, elegant mansions adorn the water’s edge and edgy art spaces claim contemporary landmark status. The skyline has wow factor in spades and the historical layers of the built environment are both handsome and fascinating – together, these offer travellers an exhilarating architectural experience.

Ceiling, Blue Mosque | ZZVET/SHUTTERSTOCK ©