Numbered points of interest near the cruise terminal. Red = walkable sights · Amber = excursions farther out · P = cruise terminal.

• 1The Blue MosqueIconic Ottoman mosque known for its blue tiles and six minarets.
• 2Serpent ColumnAncient Greek bronze column from Delphi, now in Hippodrome.
• 3Beyazit SquareHistoric public square next to Istanbul University's main gate.
• 4Hagia Sophia Grand MosqueHistoric Byzantine church, then mosque, now a grand mosque again.
• 5Topkapi Palace MuseumFormer Ottoman sultans' imperial residence, now a vast museum.
• 6Grand BazaarHistoric, sprawling covered market for shopping and souvenirs.
• 7Basilica CisternAncient underground Byzantine water reservoir with stunning columns.
• 8Cemberlitas HammamHistoric 16th-century Ottoman Turkish bathhouse, still operating today.
• PCruise port / terminal