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  • Rick Steves' Europe Travel Guide © 2008 | In Istanbul, we'll lose our way in the Grand Bazaar and munch our way through the famously fragrant Spice Market. We'll follow the fall of the ancient capital of Byzantium and the rise of Islam at the city's ancient wall, and wander among the treasures of Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, and Topkapı Palace. To escape the city bustle, we'll cruise the churning waters of the Bosphorus, make friends over backgammon, and try a traditional Turkish bath. #ricksteves #ricksteveseurope #istanbul
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    00:00 Introduction
    01:58 Blue Mosque
    05:29 Turkish culture
    06:46 Istanbul history
    08:23 Turkish bath
    09:34 Hagia Sophia
    11:32 Galata Bridge
    13:36 Spice Market
    14:14 Istanbul history
    14:53 Topkapı Palace
    18:35 Grand Bazaar
    20:36 New Town
    24:05 Conclusion

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  • @stefanosgeorgakopoulos1293
    @stefanosgeorgakopoulos1293 3 ปีที่แล้ว +567

    Istanbul is one of the most beautiful cities in the world❤️Love from Greece🇬🇷🇹🇷🇬🇷🇹🇷

    • @user-cg4uz5sp7d
      @user-cg4uz5sp7d 3 ปีที่แล้ว +60

      Love and respects from Turkey to our neighbors. Happy new year. ❤

    • @stefanosgeorgakopoulos1293
      @stefanosgeorgakopoulos1293 3 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      @@user-cg4uz5sp7d happy new year❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🇬🇷🇹🇷

    • @stefanosgeorgakopoulos1293
      @stefanosgeorgakopoulos1293 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      @@gizem1306 ❤️❤️❤️

    • @ataturkataturkataturkkemal8510
      @ataturkataturkataturkkemal8510 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@amanjain4005 İstanbul not constantinpolenitpoleonsatinopole

    • @oneinca
      @oneinca 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Dont take it back please :D

  • @michirrus
    @michirrus 9 ปีที่แล้ว +585

    I was there last June, I simply fell in love with Istanbul, I left my heart in Turkey!

    • @ny28tx
      @ny28tx 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +Mariel Neal
      My exact thoughts :)

    • @Devon14
      @Devon14 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      no one cares

    • @okhanuludag
      @okhanuludag 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      u are wellcome

    • @xz4409
      @xz4409 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Devon14 🇹🇷❤️🇹🇷🇹🇷🇹🇷🇹🇷🇹🇷 you jealous!?

    • @amerbishara5166
      @amerbishara5166 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Mee too

  • @mtuggle1184
    @mtuggle1184 3 ปีที่แล้ว +386

    My father lived in Turkey for many years. He always spoke so highly of the people there and how he enjoyed living there. He brought us up on Mediterranean foods and teaching us about Turkey. He has passed now but I wish to one day visit the country he loved so much!

    • @leotravel5431
      @leotravel5431 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      It really is a amazing city.Been there in 2019 and now i’ll be back in September this year.Cant wait.

    • @gladyssandoval3737
      @gladyssandoval3737 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@leotravel5431 u luky

    • @faisalsaaid634
      @faisalsaaid634 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Please do Visit istanbual you will like it..
      From Yemen

    • @luciaterrizzi1881
      @luciaterrizzi1881 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes I could not resist as I went to Turkey two times. I love the hospitable people and the ancient country. The food was fabulous. The great Grand Bazaar and the Spice Bazaar must go to see these !!! Enjoy!!

    • @19BenZ57
      @19BenZ57 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Constaninopol, Greece Rome west, Armenia Persia east, there is no Turkic people there. turks are Mongolo-Chinese type people.

  • @flowtee3887
    @flowtee3887 3 ปีที่แล้ว +204

    This is where I want to go after COVID. 🙏🏽

    • @jackjack3138
      @jackjack3138 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      me too

    • @michaeltravelingtheworld4688
      @michaeltravelingtheworld4688 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Remember Hagia Sofia is now a practicing mosque not a museum. It is worth visiting but just know that.

    • @jackjack3138
      @jackjack3138 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      @@michaeltravelingtheworld4688 so what has changed? you can still visit it

    • @michaeltravelingtheworld4688
      @michaeltravelingtheworld4688 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@jackjack3138 yes you can visit but with one thing to know. First, Hagia Sofia was a church during the Byzantines, then an Ottoman Mosque, and a museum following modern Turkey's establishment. Now, it became a mosque again so the mosaics are covered up. That's what happened.

    • @jackjack3138
      @jackjack3138 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      @@michaeltravelingtheworld4688 mosaics are covered only during praying time.

  • @michaelcolello2735
    @michaelcolello2735 10 ปีที่แล้ว +945

    I've traveled extensively through Europe, but Isztanbul is the most amazing place I've ever seen.

    • @khadijaidouissaden6862
      @khadijaidouissaden6862 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Michael Colello 😁😁😁😁😁😁😁

    • @sadaysaday1629
      @sadaysaday1629 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Michael Colello don't come please we're don't want forigens in our country

    • @lafoliecirculaire
      @lafoliecirculaire 6 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      saday saday Calm down, son. If thy potential guest wants to come our home, then he shall come. If thy brain is not ok with it, then you shall stay silent.

    • @SxVaNm345
      @SxVaNm345 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      la folie circulaire lol nice reply 👍

    • @lafoliecirculaire
      @lafoliecirculaire 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      😂 thx

  • @Sweet2Rani
    @Sweet2Rani 7 ปีที่แล้ว +815

    istanbul is one of the most fascinating and vibrating cities/places I've ever been! I will definitely go back there because I miss it so much! The atmosphere, the people, the smell and simply everything you can sense is unique and special, which can only be felt in this city.

    • @logicamente6943
      @logicamente6943 7 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      repression, deception, submission. what a lovely place!

    • @Scandilady
      @Scandilady 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      For only people who feel that way, you are a good example.

    • @logicamente6943
      @logicamente6943 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      same government, so same repression.

    • @bondmaster5136
      @bondmaster5136 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      thats great. thank you, i am going there in couple of days on tour, which is the most attractive place in Istanbul dear.

    • @bigbear7264
      @bigbear7264 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I want to go there so badly. Sadly its not that safe there anymore thanks to terrorist attacks and the coup . I wish that change soon.

  • @aliosman0
    @aliosman0 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +22

    9 yıl önce bile ne güzelmiş bu şehir. Şu anda sessiz bir işgal altında…

    • @RepayubaAo
      @RepayubaAo 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Nic

    • @bakrdemir8656
      @bakrdemir8656 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      2008 den goruntule

    • @ada2wa
      @ada2wa 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      yarak daha güzeldi o zaman ne marmaray vardı ne m2 metrosu ulaşım sıkıntısı vardı

  • @swanseawales1979
    @swanseawales1979 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +22

    Visited over 40 countries and over 1,000 cities and towns and this was one of my favourites. It’s unusual for me to leave a city after 4 days wanting more. Will revisit I’m certain

    • @ThePerpetualStudent
      @ThePerpetualStudent 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      why?

    • @gocebe0134
      @gocebe0134 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@ThePerpetualStudentbecause it is a historical place . Everywhere in Istanbul where you step in has a own history. You feel soul of the ancients in this country

    • @newcity6449
      @newcity6449 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      We are impressed that you visited more than 40 countries.

    • @mete1099
      @mete1099 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

      what were the other favorites?

  • @stathisd.7877
    @stathisd.7877 5 ปีที่แล้ว +382

    Istanbul, I am coming next month, to taste, to see, to walk and feel the beautiful atmosphere. Many hello to our Turkish neighbors.

    • @okhanuludag
      @okhanuludag 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      and how it wos

    • @zerosugar614
      @zerosugar614 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      welcome my brother and neighbour, very welcome.

    • @lelevontin1814
      @lelevontin1814 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      greek spirit welcome neighbour whe love you

    • @umudi9669
      @umudi9669 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      hope you had a wonderful visit neighbor. I wish to see Athens one day i hope.

    • @vengovoy4606
      @vengovoy4606 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      it s your city also, welcome.

  • @ZiFrenZie
    @ZiFrenZie 6 ปีที่แล้ว +557

    Wow, so that's why turquoise is called turquoise. All makes sense now.

    • @deaannaschumacher6322
      @deaannaschumacher6322 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Bicycielcars

    • @phosfine7793
      @phosfine7793 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      @@PauloApostolo literally the exact same thing

    • @daleblue22
      @daleblue22 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@PauloApostolo putz.... ea mesma coisa pião.... kkkkkkk

    • @GenomX
      @GenomX 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@PauloApostolo The flag of the Turkish Ottoman Kayi tribe is Turquoise. And in ancient history, Turks used to make jewelry with Turquoise stones.

  • @ysfma755
    @ysfma755 3 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    🇹🇷 is a true gem. Someday soon, I will visit the great city of istanbul.

  • @jinusrafezadeh3335
    @jinusrafezadeh3335 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Turkey is phenomenal, love and respect to my brothers and sisters from Iran

  • @ny28tx
    @ny28tx 8 ปีที่แล้ว +232

    I was in Istanbul a few weeks ago and I can't wait to go back. Their music, language, cuisine and heritage all are unbelievable.

  • @evropusk1975
    @evropusk1975 9 ปีที่แล้ว +517

    Hello to Istanbul from Moscow !!! .In summer we will arrive to have a rest in a beautiful city on Bosporus.!!!

    • @mikelacrosse9579
      @mikelacrosse9579 9 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Enjoy it.

    • @sunguralp8653
      @sunguralp8653 9 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      I hope you enjoy your trip,it is a beatiful place :D
      But you russians (assuming you are one,since you are from moscow) like south turkey/Antalya more than Istanbul,since all the tourists are russian at there haha :D

    • @mukuya33
      @mukuya33 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Sonunda sıcak denizlere indiniz yani:ddd +Michaell levskiy

    • @aisenlara4725
      @aisenlara4725 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Moscow is beautiful

    • @merlagaetan8001
      @merlagaetan8001 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      How was your tour

  • @sabyegrp
    @sabyegrp 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    We were in Istanbul in 2008 and absolutelly loved it. I will admit that we were a little apprehensive. But it turned out to be one of the most amazing places we have ever visited. Had an incredible private guide who was a history professor. She was with us and one other couple for three days. It became an amazing lesson in history for us all. Highly recomnmended.

  • @Phoenix67614
    @Phoenix67614 4 ปีที่แล้ว +50

    The Ottomans' greatest success = they made Istanbul the capital city of the world: beautiful, rich, breath-taking, overwhleming, crowded yet peaceful, and mystic where the material and the soul meet. Love you Istanbul. Love from Algeria ♥♥♥.

    • @MyTelef
      @MyTelef 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I would love to visit Turkey

    • @wildestdreams4012
      @wildestdreams4012 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Wait what? Constantinople was the envy of the world even before the Ottomans conquered it.

  • @judester9482
    @judester9482 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1549

    I want to visit Turkey next year. What a beautiful country, rich in history. - Love from Los Angeles! :)

    • @user-us5fy8tc8p
      @user-us5fy8tc8p 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Judester

    • @SinanOdabasi
      @SinanOdabasi 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      waiting in here

    • @mario_luis_dev
      @mario_luis_dev 7 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      You're gonna love it! I'm a trepid New Yorker who recently ventured to Istanbul and I absolutely fell in love with the city. Can't wait to go back ;)

    • @judester9482
      @judester9482 7 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Glad you had a great time. Very much looking forward to making the same trek. :)

    • @SinanOdabasi
      @SinanOdabasi 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      when caming ? u said that next year

  • @onlythis0008
    @onlythis0008 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1462

    love from greece turkish bros !

    • @Lougreth
      @Lougreth 7 ปีที่แล้ว +166

      love and respect to our neighbor!

    • @onlythis0008
      @onlythis0008 7 ปีที่แล้ว +82

      thanks my friend!

    • @napoleonbonaparte7686
      @napoleonbonaparte7686 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      @Catherine H. cant even spell greek lol

    • @Devon14
      @Devon14 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      ur not funny

    • @lilsultan9206
      @lilsultan9206 5 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      🇹🇷💪🇬🇷

  • @anndeakin1508
    @anndeakin1508 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Istanbul a trip I enjoyed in the 1970s a city of heat joy entertaining religious place lots and wonderful waterfront views.A great place to visit.Ann Deakin 16 th March 2021

  • @larrydickman5936
    @larrydickman5936 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I visited Turkey in July 1996, nothing prepares you for the sight of the Blue Mosque. Mesmerising.....

  • @zishanbaig2441
    @zishanbaig2441 8 ปีที่แล้ว +772

    I want to spend my whole life in istanbul. Its my dream.

    • @yamyamyamyam8356
      @yamyamyamyam8356 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      +Zishan Webster Where are you from ?

    • @zishanbaig2441
      @zishanbaig2441 8 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Yamyam Yamyam India

    • @yamyamyamyam8356
      @yamyamyamyam8356 8 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Zishan Webster Love to İNDİA . Here is your motherland too

    • @zishanbaig2441
      @zishanbaig2441 8 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Yamyam Yamyam Istanbul is "Peaceful". Well ! Are you from istanbul?

    • @yamyamyamyam8356
      @yamyamyamyam8356 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Zishan Webster yes bro Have you facebook ? Or how we can talk from here ? i mean chat

  • @uaavrupa6510
    @uaavrupa6510 7 ปีที่แล้ว +157

    istanbul = history

    • @shingosshojiopoulos6608
      @shingosshojiopoulos6608 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Yes Istanbul has a great history

    • @IblewuponyourfaceIII
      @IblewuponyourfaceIII 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      mimikos the ultimate drifter Constantinople!

    • @dimkap8267
      @dimkap8267 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Greeks created this historic city. And its name is Konstantinoupoli

    • @biliminsrlar5752
      @biliminsrlar5752 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      @@dimkap8267 Greeks made a small trading colony,glorious Romans turned it into a great city,Turks conquered it and developed the city.

    • @kostakws
      @kostakws 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@biliminsrlar5752 The eastern Roman Empire was composed mainly and controlled by Greeks

  • @rumarahim4384
    @rumarahim4384 4 ปีที่แล้ว +78

    My husband and I travelled Istanbul last June for a week and absolutely loved it to the max! 😊 🕌 🇹🇷

  • @TVSCDN
    @TVSCDN 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    The Main Mosque 🕌 in the background of 🔵skies ⛅☁ is marvellous.. Thanks❤🌹🙏

  • @moileysucksselrocks
    @moileysucksselrocks 10 ปีที่แล้ว +163

    Istanbul is truly amazing! We were there in the last week of April 2014. Highly recommended because of its rich history.

    • @sunguralp8653
      @sunguralp8653 9 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      ***** Oh,butthurt greeks,how much i love seeing you guys whining

    • @omegazthebadass
      @omegazthebadass 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      nik, its called turkish history because well, its the name of the country, but if you specify it it has greek, byzantine, roman and ottoman history, this is coming from a turk btw, love to greece, very nice country!

    • @OverAndOver303
      @OverAndOver303 9 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      ***** oh no a hung up greek again. run awaaayy!!!

    • @sunguralp8653
      @sunguralp8653 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ***** Well okay.
      What's that gotta do with the video :/ It is about modern istanbul

    • @omegazthebadass
      @omegazthebadass 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      *****
      no need to hate lol

  • @davemack1946
    @davemack1946 6 ปีที่แล้ว +179

    I just got back from a vacation in Istanbul. Beautiful city, amazing sites, lots of fun, very affordable, and friendly and welcoming to Americans. Everyone should visit someday

  • @carsonball2001
    @carsonball2001 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Much love to Turkey 🇹🇷 from Michigan USA 🇺🇸

    • @IAm-zo1bo
      @IAm-zo1bo 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Murican shush

    • @carsonball2001
      @carsonball2001 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I am what are you trying to say?

  • @arditgashi8622
    @arditgashi8622 4 ปีที่แล้ว +61

    I love Istanbul from albania i hope to visit soon 🇦🇱🇽🇰🇹🇷👏👏👏

  • @AcademicAlgeria
    @AcademicAlgeria 6 ปีที่แล้ว +515

    Trust me on this one: Istanbul is one of the best cities in the world to visit.

  • @allahuakbar4464
    @allahuakbar4464 7 ปีที่แล้ว +332

    love turkey .me being a kazakh dont look similar to turkish people but remember since olden times we are turks and shares the same origin .we have rode together in our magnificent hordes from the altai to everypart of the known world .always be proud to be a turk.long live turan

    • @denizbluemusic
      @denizbluemusic 5 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      I want to go to Kazakhstan some day and experience the steppe culture for myself

    • @imferregular2103
      @imferregular2103 5 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      long live Turkic brother!

    • @friendlycreature6375
      @friendlycreature6375 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      As a Kazakh aren't you supposed to be half Mongolian and half Turkish

    • @weegee205
      @weegee205 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      @@friendlycreature6375 Kazakh people are Turkic, but we did share a pretty big part of our history with the Mongols.

    • @mtksbctk
      @mtksbctk 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Look like mongols

  • @mariskazu5661
    @mariskazu5661 3 ปีที่แล้ว +41

    4:30 adhan 11:55 balik ekmek..🌛I miss them.
    I went to Istanbul for seven days and It was such a beautiful city.. Love from Japan🇯🇵

  • @lorainethompson8573
    @lorainethompson8573 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Original vlogger 'Rick Steves', number 1 and is still the best vlogger in 2023. His videos are just so relaxing and enjoyable to watch, although this one was done eight years ago.

  • @haithamabighanem6814
    @haithamabighanem6814 9 ปีที่แล้ว +128

    one of the most beautiful cities i've ever visited.

  • @jesse6607
    @jesse6607 8 ปีที่แล้ว +89

    I WENT TO TURKEY LAST YEAR AND IT WAS AMAZING

  • @nikim5051
    @nikim5051 3 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    And prior to Constantinople, the city was called Byzantium. The founder of the city was, reportedly, a man named King Byzas, who in 658 BCE came from Megara (Greece) with settlers from his own town, supplemented with people from Corinth, Argos, and Boeotia.

  • @maleeha9482
    @maleeha9482 4 ปีที่แล้ว +55

    Tons of love to Turkey 🇹🇷from kashmir ❣️❣️

    • @nizamulmulk7447
      @nizamulmulk7447 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Situation in Kashmir is now good? From kerala

    • @nizamulmulk7447
      @nizamulmulk7447 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I was admitted university Kashmir .but I rejected due to carfuy

    • @alvirarahman2690
      @alvirarahman2690 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      knowledge 543 my heart is with you 😔
      What’s the condition now?

    • @farazbhat9832
      @farazbhat9832 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Stark Industries original

  • @victorhunt5788
    @victorhunt5788 8 ปีที่แล้ว +474

    Have visited Istanbul twice, it;s a fabulous city for so many reasons to visit.Fantastic history ,archeology, culture, food ,spice market & the Grand Bazaar which your video covers well.The Topkapi Palace & harem is mind blowing & out of this world.Sadly you missed out on a visit to the underground water reservoirs which are centuries old & still in use today.Oh yes and a turkish shave in one the many barbers shops.

    • @Silahtar357
      @Silahtar357 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Sixth Century.
      en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Basilica_Cistern

    • @aminebenhabib1943
      @aminebenhabib1943 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Victor Hunt hi. I'm going to visit Istanbul for the second time ( the first was summer last year).
      and I think it may be a little boring . so I mighy end up with nothing worth the trouble. I'm thinking of going to Izmir or antalya.
      was your second visit to Istanbul boring. did you ran out of interesting stuff to do ?

    • @Silahtar357
      @Silahtar357 7 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      If one runs out of interesting stuff in Istanbul. He/She is uncultured.
      I advise you to not to visit with a tour.

    • @Silahtar357
      @Silahtar357 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      amine benhabib​
      Don't just go to Sultanahmet and Hagia Sophia again, visit Çorlulu Ali Paşa Medresesi.
      Take a look at Haydarpaşa Train Station at Kadıköy, which Hitler worked at.

    • @CatWorld_101
      @CatWorld_101 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      It's Hamam!

  • @gulsherfaraz6743
    @gulsherfaraz6743 8 ปีที่แล้ว +243

    love from pakistan for Turkish brothers

    • @JoHnToFrEsH
      @JoHnToFrEsH 6 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      we are not brothers

    • @Regalya
      @Regalya 6 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      +Wagwam Fam we're closer than brothers.
      Pakistani love us, helped us in time of need as we did to them in past they are relighable allies..

    • @Regalya
      @Regalya 6 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Generally Turks DO love Pakistani and see them as friends your opinion may differ as you are entitled to your opinion.

    • @naumenmasood8906
      @naumenmasood8906 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Balkan, I think you forgot when we sent you love, money, support, food. to save your nation from the british

    • @jamesmicheal4814
      @jamesmicheal4814 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@JoHnToFrEsH
      We Indians and Pakistanis are not dirty but emergency asian power

  • @BackupQB
    @BackupQB 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    I was able to celebrate my 50th birthday in Istanbul with my family earlier this summer. It was the trip of a lifetime! I wish I had gone sooner, but I think I wouldn't have appreciated it as much if I did. Watching this video and reflecting on all the history and cultural convergence stirs a lot of emotions that are hard to articulate. The portion of this video starting at 23:05 absolutely moves me to tears. Each night, I did what Rick suggests: walk the length of Istiklal Caddesi and watch the people. The vibe is unique to Istanbul and I'm so thankful I got to experience it. Istanbul truly is a crossroads of humanity! Sending much love from the U.S.A.

  • @anjusoni5249
    @anjusoni5249 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Nice to see and with english subtitles easy to understand because I am deaf ,really very nice ISTANBUL city👏👏🙏🙏🙋

  • @ghulammuhammad1881
    @ghulammuhammad1881 5 ปีที่แล้ว +50

    We from Pakistan love Turkey. My daughter with her family is in Istanbul today. They are really enjoying there. Soon i I will also visit Turkey.

    • @varmsnyokmusun5144
      @varmsnyokmusun5144 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Welcome to our country. my friend

    • @Home0653
      @Home0653 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Zi dabad brother love pakistan greetings from turkey

  • @brothersman524
    @brothersman524 5 ปีที่แล้ว +106

    I've been to Istanbul over 5 years ago and probably one of my favorite cities in the world. Topkapi Palace, Blue Mosque, Hagia Sofia and Gulhane Park are all next to each other. There are other mosques like Sulemainye, Ayup Sultan (the Pierre Lotti Cable ride is located here too) and Rustem Pasha (this mosque is hidden close to the Spice Market and New Mosque). The Golden Horn is good where we started our Bosphorus Cruise and seen the main Bridge, and on one side there is Rumeli Fortress. We went to the Asian side of Istanbul and up to Camlica Hill to view the Europe side of Istanbul. We went to the fish restaurant underneath the Galata Bridge as well. Went up Galata Tower to view the main sites, Golden Horn and Bosphorus Strait. The Grand Bazaar is must-do place to buy some good stuff and has nice cafes. And yes we went around and inside Dolmabahce Palace too. Went to Taksim Square too. The food in Istanbul is fabolous

  • @maryamjavidanmoghadam4138
    @maryamjavidanmoghadam4138 2 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    My goodness! Hello, Merheba,
    Thanks so much for this lovely video! 🙏❤ I'm falling in love with Turkey more and more everyday. I can't believe I never visited this beautiful country before. I'm from Iran, but moved to Canada 22 years ago. Lately I started learning turkish and the feeling of going to Turkey is growing more and more everyday in my heart. The feeling is so strong that I feel like I want to live there. Some day soon!
    Thank you! Sağ olun! Kolay galsin!
    🙏🙏☺❤❤❤

  • @elifelgun6466
    @elifelgun6466 4 ปีที่แล้ว +49

    Yes, İstanbul is a really beautiful city. From Turkey 🇹🇷♥️

  • @dianabek8736
    @dianabek8736 5 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    I travelled to Turkey in 2000 and still remember this special atmosphere of warmth and hospitality. I enjoyed my stay in Istanbul, I miss so much how people just enjoy life, there is no rush. I stayed next to the Blue Mosque and Saint Sophia Church. Every morning, the locals would take out their tables and the air would be filled with apple tea and Turkish coffee aromas.

  • @muhammadsayed9190
    @muhammadsayed9190 6 ปีที่แล้ว +111

    Love from Bangladesh 🇧🇩🇧🇩🇧🇩 for Turkey, Istanbul

    • @i.m.p2397
      @i.m.p2397 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Thanks bro

  • @hossein1482
    @hossein1482 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Almighty God! The historical city of Istanbul🕌🇹🇷, The link between Asia and Europe, With all that history! Romans, Greeks, Persians, Turks, and here we are! Hope to visit THIS Beautiful, historical, and Lovely city ONE day! :) A message from Your IRANIAN 🇮🇷 fellow friend!

  • @heyshitassss
    @heyshitassss 2 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    I live in Istanbul since birth. Even though we have lots of struggles currently but when you take a tour of the old town you feel amazing for living here. It is indeed magical.

    • @TheFalseShepphard
      @TheFalseShepphard ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Surprised they didn't show Bağcılar or Esenler for that matter. Those were probably the most touristy places in the whole city

    • @ardaoymakas7069
      @ardaoymakas7069 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@TheFalseShepphard Yeah definetly, should have also went to Tarlabasi, Pendik or Hasanpasa

  • @user-ih5ig8vh3h
    @user-ih5ig8vh3h 8 ปีที่แล้ว +257

    i am dreaming to the istanbul city some day

    •  8 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      +李斯基 And Istanbul awaits you :)

    • @warriorrace1793
      @warriorrace1793 8 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      me 2 inshallah

    • @prenticesmall4223
      @prenticesmall4223 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      我也想去

    • @yhisi1031
      @yhisi1031 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      yes is good idea, I will do it inchaallah someday

    • @Salih.A.j
      @Salih.A.j 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      请不要去,你会后悔

  • @leokarimhallak8561
    @leokarimhallak8561 8 ปีที่แล้ว +285

    ♥ Seni çok seviyorum türkiye ♥ İkinci evim ☺!!! Türk halkına selam ♥

    • @leokarimhallak8561
      @leokarimhallak8561 8 ปีที่แล้ว +33

      +`Defalt Evet, ben arjantinli ve türk

    • @emrebaydar3736
      @emrebaydar3736 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Tong Yabgu Adamın profil fotoğrafında Arjantin bayrağı vardı :D!

    • @lelevontin1814
      @lelevontin1814 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      leo Karim Hallak insanlariniz iyiler ben tanistim arjantillilerle mexicoda cancun ve miami de tanistim guzel insanlarsiniz selamlar sizlere arkadaslar.

  • @nahidaakterkhushi3353
    @nahidaakterkhushi3353 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    most beautiful &historical place...
    I just fall in love again &again when i read books & watch vedios about Istanbul& turkey 😍😍

  • @Rambo-ss4ce
    @Rambo-ss4ce 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I enjoyed this. I am just a country boy in America and I love the USA but it's so fun to see these great places like Istanbul, would I be welcome there if I wanted to just go visit for a week.

    • @SamuelSamuelSamuel1
      @SamuelSamuelSamuel1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Absolutely. Turkey is even apart of NATO! :D you can get a Turkish visa super easily too! I’ve never been but I’m hoping on going one day ❤️

    • @Rambo-ss4ce
      @Rambo-ss4ce 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@SamuelSamuelSamuel1 thanks for letting me get that information from u. I'm starting my planning for this trip immediately. Thank u so much.

    • @ASLUHLUHCE
      @ASLUHLUHCE 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Being a country boy in America sounds exotic to me

    • @Rambo-ss4ce
      @Rambo-ss4ce 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ASLUHLUHCE man theres some places and things I could take u to do that would blow your mind away.

  • @robertgarza3493
    @robertgarza3493 5 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    Istanbul is a very beautiful city.
    I hope to visit Turkey again soon... 🇹🇷

  • @farid76878
    @farid76878 8 ปีที่แล้ว +63

    iam a Turkic-Afghan. planning to goto Istanbul for Studing. wow after watching this video my interest to visit and live in this amazing city is doubled.thanks for amazing video. also turkey is a very perfect image of a moderate and beautiful Islamic country which every one falls in love with it.

    • @turco2541
      @turco2541 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Turkic-afghani? Omg, is there turkish people in afghanistan too? Turks are everywhere, thanks to ottoman empire. :)

    • @imranahmed1542
      @imranahmed1542 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Barbaros1536 no, i think he lives in pakistan, but his ancestors are turk/afghan

    • @Lucarinho
      @Lucarinho 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@turco2541 lol are you serious? Turkish people are originally from central asia and Afghanistan is located in central asia. Its not rocket science.

    • @talhadurmaz3042
      @talhadurmaz3042 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@turco2541 I think he is karluk turk.
      nothing to do with the ottoman state.
      İt's timurid empire:)

    • @AnoNym09878
      @AnoNym09878 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Talha Durmaz yes u are right brother

  • @siyawashnishat
    @siyawashnishat 4 ปีที่แล้ว +78

    Istanbul has been always the best and the largest city in Europe.

    • @markaveryjr7463
      @markaveryjr7463 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Paris #1

    • @austin4688
      @austin4688 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      *Constantinople

    • @agahpolat1981
      @agahpolat1981 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@austin4688 shortest joke ever

    • @turk498
      @turk498 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@markaveryjr7463 actually istanbul always most crowded city on europa and at 15. 16. 17. Century most crowded on the world

  • @caglabot
    @caglabot 4 ปีที่แล้ว +56

    i was born and raised in istanbul. my family has been living in this city for centuries. i sometimes forget how beautiful it is and this is a nice reminder.

    • @muhammedsdrammeh4497
      @muhammedsdrammeh4497 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Centuries huh????

    • @caglabot
      @caglabot 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Bintou Conteh yeah they were moved to istanbul when it was first conquered because of the resettlement policy :)

    • @caglabot
      @caglabot 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @F86 A86 ...yeah?

    • @uh7932
      @uh7932 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      aglicam istanbulumu cok ozledim :(( lutfen oralari benim icin bol bol gez olur mu :'

    • @caglabot
      @caglabot 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@uh7932 offff gerçekten gezineceğim biraz galiba

  • @yelrednavbrandao7829
    @yelrednavbrandao7829 8 ปีที่แล้ว +91

    Istanbul is a very beautiful city :)

  • @qaisarhassan2722
    @qaisarhassan2722 8 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    This gentleman i.e. Rick Steves, has been discovering numerous countries since many decades, I discovered him by chance -- just a few weeks ago. I love to watch all his travel stories. It's really a blessing. I have been a mariner for 14 years. Many of his travelogues remind of my own voyages.

    • @windstorm1000
      @windstorm1000 8 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      +Qaisar Hassan Yes--he promotes understanding/appreciation among world cultures with his specials---we need more of that in the face of so much ignorance.

    • @luisvilla799
      @luisvilla799 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      I personally believe hes one of the best jobs in the world, I have been watching since i was 14 im 35 now

  • @cruisecrazy7066
    @cruisecrazy7066 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I have visited several times. Many beautiful things to see, and I never felt unsafe.
    Would I go again? Absolutely.

  • @illizizon9569
    @illizizon9569 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    its amazing that this city develops from year to year. there is so much difference in istanbul before 5 years and now.

  • @sanyfin
    @sanyfin 9 ปีที่แล้ว +102

    my next destination , istanbul, turkey

  • @kayacenk4164
    @kayacenk4164 10 ปีที่แล้ว +43

    just wow... the best video about istanbul... as a turkish i cant explain my city like that... awsome job

    • @kayacenk4164
      @kayacenk4164 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      if you guys miss istanbul. here you can see every place on cameras live www.istanbuluseyret.com/TuristikKameralar/

    • @glorf1234
      @glorf1234 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      kaya cenk i

  • @theoadelaidabondocabe7261
    @theoadelaidabondocabe7261 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Mr. Rick Steves:Congratulations to you for heading Istanbul,Turkey to tours around these amazing cities in great joy & peace 2023❤❤❤

  • @shyamalpaul4844
    @shyamalpaul4844 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Istanbul is really a historical & wonderful city ❤️👌

  • @fadiestifani8307
    @fadiestifani8307 6 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Ben Filistinli..turkia ve İstanbul cok cok seviyorum..😍 MashaAllah ☺️

  • @Zhiivago
    @Zhiivago 7 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    I imagine myself siting at a restaurant with a terrace view of the Bosphorus, evening time of course and a nice warm summer breeze, enjoying fabulous Turkish cuisine and wine with friends.... This city and it's location truly seems out of this world.

  • @HAIRHOLIC_1
    @HAIRHOLIC_1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    WoW I absolutely love Turkey I can’t wait to visit Istanbul

    • @j.d5532
      @j.d5532 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      How are you

  • @cccbozkurtccc2882
    @cccbozkurtccc2882 8 ปีที่แล้ว +180

    :) ATATÜRKİYEM :) AZERBAYCANDAN ESEN OLSUN :)

    • @ulgenkoc2893
      @ulgenkoc2893 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      esen olun azerbaycanlı kardeşlerimiz

  • @mindcraftstudios672
    @mindcraftstudios672 5 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    Best city in this world to be honest, it is magical and challenging.

  • @heartbrokenperson7535
    @heartbrokenperson7535 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Türkiye'nin her parçası her köşesi harika! Bin can feda benim yurduma🌹🇹🇷🇹🇷🇹🇷🇹🇷🇹🇷🇹🇷🇹🇷🇹🇷🇹🇷

  • @cliffwoodbury5319
    @cliffwoodbury5319 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Istanbul is beginning to rise and take its rightful place amongst the worlds greatest cities!! I hope one day to make it to Istanbul, and while the Blue and Ortakoy Mosque will be my number one priorities, visiting all the new bridges across the Bosphorus Straight are must sees!!!

  • @suldanahmed8753
    @suldanahmed8753 7 ปีที่แล้ว +192

    I wish one day I will visit Istanbul insha allh 🇹🇷🕌

    • @emr3410
      @emr3410 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Suldan Ahmed lan şehir taştı on beş milyon nüfus ne ziyaretçileri sırayla almak lazım👍🏼👍🏼✌🏻✌🏻

    • @gokturklerindirilisi1048
      @gokturklerindirilisi1048 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      gelmeyin yeter!

    • @WellnessandTruthMinistry
      @WellnessandTruthMinistry 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Hi Suldan Jesus loves you

    • @user-fb1bp5ri5j
      @user-fb1bp5ri5j 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@WellnessandTruthMinistry lol

    • @bestryfulhd2102
      @bestryfulhd2102 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@WellnessandTruthMinistry how did u know

  • @MrPanos2000
    @MrPanos2000 6 ปีที่แล้ว +133

    This marvelous city is proof that Greeks and Turks should cooperate and not fight. Best city in the world!

    • @muhammedsdrammeh4497
      @muhammedsdrammeh4497 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Turkey and Greece aren't they far from each other????

    • @emc8476
      @emc8476 4 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      @@muhammedsdrammeh4497 they are literally neighbours

    • @ReformedMunk
      @ReformedMunk 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Bintou Conteh The Greeks(Byzantines) once ruled the city of Constantinople/instanbul, and ethnic Greeks still live in Turkey today.

    • @DipakBose-bq1vv
      @DipakBose-bq1vv 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      There was no cooperation between Turks and Greeks

    • @square8996
      @square8996 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@DipakBose-bq1vv yeah he is saying there should be

  • @GunsAndTruth
    @GunsAndTruth 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    We went to Turkey this summer. Is most amazing incredible country I've ever been to. I cannot wait to go back next year and visit the places such as Cappadocia that we couldn't make this year. Just awesome.

  • @frankgordon8829
    @frankgordon8829 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Took my wife to a country-wide tour of Turkey. Istanbul is SO exotic & beautiful.

  • @efyization
    @efyization 7 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    finally a documentary showing istanbul as it is. Not only zooming on head-scarved people. like trying to engineer the image of our country, abroad. For decades that was done by western documentary directors. Finally there are open eyed western media coming to our land. finally we can understand each other. thank you Rick Steves.

  • @umarraza4810
    @umarraza4810 7 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    really want to see this beautifull city, beautiful people and delicious food.
    can't wait any more. Istanbul i am comming very soon inshaAllah.
    love turkay from pakistan😍😘🇹🇷 🇵🇰

    • @suleymanasam3049
      @suleymanasam3049 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      umar raza
      bro INSALLAH

    • @pranavtiwari6772
      @pranavtiwari6772 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      umar raza
      Abey pehle apna mulk sambhal le chutiya

    • @ifrazali3052
      @ifrazali3052 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Pranav Tiwari Kuch tameez seekho
      Tumlogo ka kisi na zikr kiya?

  • @jessicarettally6534
    @jessicarettally6534 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    So grateful to have visited this majestic city!

  • @neusam.a.simoes2294
    @neusam.a.simoes2294 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I loved to know Istambul. I'm brazilian. Thank you, very much!

  • @safaahmed841
    @safaahmed841 7 ปีที่แล้ว +46

    My favorite city 😭❤❤😭❤❤

    • @xz4409
      @xz4409 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Safa Ahmed You love Turkish city istanbul good🇹🇷😎

    • @muslimturk1328
      @muslimturk1328 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      you live here?

  • @shohrukhqayumov4452
    @shohrukhqayumov4452 5 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    I’ve been to Istanbul recently and loved it very much, the food, the people, the weather, OMG 😯 all are wonderful !!! 💖 Hope to Visit again very soon, I missed you Istanbul, yes I did 😌

  • @phxminnie
    @phxminnie 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Heading to Istanbul this September' which will be my 7th trip to this wonderful city. I have been to other countries but after my first visit to Turkey, I knew that I wouldn't be visiting any other country ever again. Each time I visit Istanbul, I discover something new about this timeless city. Hopefully, the worst of COVID-19 will be over with by the time I arrive. And unfortunately, futbol (soccer) season will be over with by the time I arrive. Nothing more fun than going to a Turkish (Galatasaray) futbol match!

  • @simonepeverelli883
    @simonepeverelli883 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Thanks for the great video! I'm planning a tour in Instambul and Turkey for this sommer! Your videos are perfect and rich of history and tips! Cheers from Switzerland!

  • @viviesophia3752
    @viviesophia3752 8 ปีที่แล้ว +111

    Been there last dec, it was my solo trip and insyaAllah will revisit turkiye this coming june. Allahu, im really in love with this country.
    Love from Malaysia😄

  • @daffyduck9633
    @daffyduck9633 7 ปีที่แล้ว +51

    what a beautiful country!!

    • @selma1763
      @selma1763 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      I enjoyed that comment as a Turk myself!

    • @fayazahmmed9450
      @fayazahmmed9450 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Daffy Duck llpp p

    • @xz4409
      @xz4409 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      selmaa 🇹🇷

  • @shironaxx9822
    @shironaxx9822 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    its amazing how the Hagia Sophia is still strong and has seen many sieges to conquere Constantinople (Istanbul) would love to visit

  • @fashion9319
    @fashion9319 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I have been to 9 european countries (visited cities like paris,rome,london...)and nothing can compare to istanbul,greetins from Spain🇪🇸🇪🇸🇪🇸

    • @user-cg4uz5sp7d
      @user-cg4uz5sp7d 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Nice to hear that my friend. Greetings from Turkey to our Spanish friends. Happy new year. 💕

  • @kingwilson06ad
    @kingwilson06ad 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Istanbul, I love you! You and your people are beyond fantastic.

  • @abazersirajbiviji8445
    @abazersirajbiviji8445 9 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    WE ARE SO GRATEFUL TO MR.RICK STEVES. FOR SHOWING US WONDER CITIES OF THE WORLD.WE ENJOYED THE TOUR TO ISTANBUL,YOUR COMMENTS,OUT DOOR SHOOTING AND PHOTOGRAPHY IS JUST SUPERB.CONGRATULATION RICK.

  • @aloevera7422
    @aloevera7422 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I believe I remember seeing Rick Steves on PBS when I was younger. It really is something nice to see wonderful places during COVID lockdown. Even a moment of travel media escapism is okay and the beauty, even if vicarious, is a balm to the soul in a way that other media are not. I'm reminded that the world is as you make it, and there are ways to viscerally change your mood and outlook for life even as you are in the comforts of your home.

  • @lovella3
    @lovella3 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I am so blessed i have given the chance to visit Istanbul in 2012

  • @allesisgoed4276
    @allesisgoed4276 9 ปีที่แล้ว +126

    My beautiful place Istanbul

  • @mixsi1588
    @mixsi1588 6 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    The best country.The best city.i love Turkey and Turkish people❤❤❤

  • @marydonohoe8200
    @marydonohoe8200 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I would love to have explored this fascinating, hospitable place. Truly a crossroads! Thank you, Rick, for bringing the world to our doorsteps.

  • @MeLDiL75
    @MeLDiL75 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Istanbul is a wonderful city...

  • @VefaERDEMJr
    @VefaERDEMJr 5 ปีที่แล้ว +95

    "Every guest is a gift from God!" Period.

    • @neptunnotron5040
      @neptunnotron5040 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      eskiden ne kadar da güzelmiş İstanbul

    • @baldrick1485
      @baldrick1485 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Oyle bir lafimiz da yok ama olsun.

  • @ahal_gokdepe
    @ahal_gokdepe 6 ปีที่แล้ว +78

    Great city. With love from Turkmenistan

  • @Lucarinho
    @Lucarinho 4 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    Spent a semester abroad in Istanbul. I didn't know what to expect, just went there and see what happens. Best decision of my life and best time of my life so far.

  • @metrokentenerjiteknoloji6313
    @metrokentenerjiteknoloji6313 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Istanbul is one of the most beautiful cities in the world

  • @jemimayasminjaas9068
    @jemimayasminjaas9068 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Love from India... ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️