Sultanahmet Square

Only got a few hours in Istanbul? If there's one place you can't miss, it's Sultanahmet Square, the historic heart of Istanbul's old town, where you'll find some of the city's most important landmarks. From there, you can easily reach most of the city's architectural monuments, such as the Blue Mosque, the Hagia Sophia Museum and the Basilica Cistern. Sultanahmet Square has plenty of benches, fountains and grassy areas. Trams run right through it, so you'll have easy access to local attractions.