A travel enthusiast, Sara along with her friends has ventured to one of the most beautiful destinations in the world – Turkey.
Sara Tendulkar’s girls trip to Türkiye is a sign for you to plan it immediately
When not busy with work, Sara Tendulkar makes sure to enjoy herself a relaxing vacation. But do you know the best part? The wanderlust in Sara ensures that postcards of all her adventures light up our feeds. While we were still trying to make notes about her London itinerary, Sachin Tendulkar’s daughter packed her bags once again. Bitten by the travel bug, Sara has headed to one of the most beautiful destinations in the Middle East. Where, you ask? Sara is currently seeking respite from the heat in Istanbul, Turkey. Of course, she has documented her travel diaries. On Thursday, Sara dropped a mirror selfie on her Instagram Stories, which seemed to be clicked in front of an entrance. In another Instagram Story, Sara dropped a picture of the Hippodrome of Constantinople.
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Has Sara Tendulkar’s post inspired you to holiday in Turkey? Well, don’t fret, we have just the right thing for you. To help you plan a perfect itinerary, we have compiled a list of some of the iconic places and activities that you must try in Turkey. Let’s take a look at them.
1. Cruise around the Bosphorus
The Bosphorus Strait is an internationally important waterway located in Istanbul. Walking around the Bosphorus allows you to enjoy a breathtaking view of the city. The Bosphorus is important because it connects Turkey to Europe, providing a vital transportation route.
2. Take your spiritual journey further at the Blue Mosque
Also known as the Sultan Ahmed Mosque, the Blue Mosque is a classical Ottoman-era architecture with a majestic central dome and four semi-domes. This amazing structure is located right next to the Hippodrome of Constantinople. This 17th-century mosque is still functioning.
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3. Enjoy the beauty of the Basilica Cistern
Built in the 6th century, the Basilica Cistern is one of the most important historical sites in Turkey. This amazing Byzantine structure was once used to supply water to the Great Palace of Constantinople. Around 7,000 workers built Istanbul's largest cistern, which covers around 10,000 square metres and holds 80,000 cubic metres of water. You need to book tickets to gain entry.
4. Visit the Topkapi Palace Museum
To learn more about Turkish history, there is nothing better than visiting the Topkapi Palace Museum. This museum houses a large collection of porcelain, textiles, weapons, Ottoman miniatures and Islamic calligraphy manuscripts.
5. Enrich your life by visiting the Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
Hagia Sophia is another major cultural and historical site in Istanbul. It has 30 million gold tiles and a flat broad dome. You need to buy tickets to gain entry and it will take you about 2 hours to see the whole structure.
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