One of the most visited cities in Turkey
Whether it is your first time or a repeat visit, there is so much to see and do in Istanbul that you will never wish to leave. For something new, check out the International Music Festival.Istanbul is one of the main cities that comes to mind for many when they think of Turkey. This massive metropolis has almost everything a visitor could want from grand architecture to massive bazaars that consist of more than 58 streets and cater for upwards of 400,000 people each day.
This impressive city is also home to some of the most notable monuments and structures in the country. The Turkish Ottoman Empire is only one of the many grand structures that can be found here. There are literally dozens of grand palaces and historical mosques just waiting to be discovered.
The city of Istanbul is also ideally located for those wishing to explore the surrounding area. Take a boat over to the nearby Bosphorus, which is the Istanbul Strait. The Byzantine dome is a natural tourist magnet being the largest cathedral on earth for approximately 1,000 years.
If you are considering a flight from Manchester to Istanbul, think about the month of June when the city puts on its largest event of the year. The International Music Festival has been ongoing since 1973 and remains the largest event of its kind in Turkey. This massive music festival combines talents from regional groups as well as international and national artists. A unique feature about this event is the assortment of venues that range from Turkish artists to international orchestras.
