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Rank #18
Türkiye · Europe
Istanbul
Two continents, one unforgettable skyline
Overall score
8.32
Ranked #18 of 100 cities worldwide.
Strongest at culture.
Byzantine domes, Ottoman bazaars and ferries crossing the Bosphorus. Istanbul is a layered, generous city that rewards curiosity.
The breakdown
Food9.3
Culture9.6
Nature7.2
Nightlife8.0
Walkability7.4
Value8.4
Best time to go
April – May, September – November
Don't miss
- Hagia Sophia
- Ferry across the Bosphorus
- Breakfast spread in Kadıköy