As the only city in the world to straddle two continents, İstanbul has a unique flavour. As a meeting place for peoples from far-flung corners of the world for the last 2,000 years, the city has evolved today into an eclectic mix of culture, food and entertainment.
By day, visitors are engulfed by Türkiye’s rich culture, from mosaic-clad mosques and historic museums to maze-like bazaars and traditional Turkish baths.
It’s at night, however, that the city truly comes alive. İstanbul sports a nighttime scene which runs far into the early hours, seducing visitors with rooftop dance clubs, sunset dinner cruises and bustling food markets. Here’s a selection of things not to miss out on as the moon rises over İstanbul.
Hit the dancefloor
It might not be a capital city, but İstanbul sure behaves like one. Its selection of nightclubs are many and varied, exceptional venues in their own right which also play host to world-class DJs.
