THINGS TO DO & SEE

History Buff

“I’ve read so much about Constantinople as it used to be from when I was doing Ridley Scott’s Kingdom of Heaven,” Liam says.

Going Underground

The Byzantine subterranean Basilica Cistern was constructed in 532 A.D. and consists of 336 columns.

Awe Inspiring Architecture

Once a mosque, the soaring dome and minarets of Hagia Sophia make it one of Istanbul’s most beautiful museums.

Waterside Sanctuary

Located in a stunning traditional Ottoman mansion, the A’jia Hotel is perched on the Bosphorus Strait on the Asian side of Istanbul.

Retail Therapy

Istanbul is famed for its bustling markets, where visitors can haggle for everything from rugs to lamps to spices.