Hvordan foregår en aften i en tyrkisk meyhane? Om meze, raki og den særlige Istanbul-tradition, hvor middagen langsomt bliver til en hel aften.

En af Istanbuls største romerske mosaikker gemmer sig i Kazlıçeşme uden for bymurene. Zeytinburnu Mosaikmuseum giver et sjældent indblik i livet i Konstantinopel for 1600 år siden - og er lige nu et oplagt alternativ, mens mosaikmuseet ved Sultanahmet er lukket.

En af de populære, afslappende og traditionelle tyrkiske oplevelser, du kan få under et besøg til Istanbul eller det øvrige Tyrkiet, er et besøg på en hamam - et tyrkisk bad

De Theodosiske Bymure i Istanbul er en 1600 år gammel byzantinsk forsvarsmur, der beskyttede Konstantinopel gennem mere end 40 angreb. I dag kan du gå langs dele af muren og opleve et af byens mest oversete historiske steder.

Der er to lufthavne i Istanbul: Én på den europæiske side af byen (Istanbul Airport, IST) og én på den asiatiske side (Sabiha Gökçen, SAW).

Et 600 år gammelt stykke af Galata-muren er dukket frem under Haliçbroen. Læs historien om den glemte genovesermur, der nægter at forsvinde.

Vi jagtede den perfekte mosaiklampe, fandt ingen og blev selv "mosaikmestre" i Istanbul! Oplev magien, skab din egen lampe og få et lysende minde fra Istanbul, Tyrkiet

If you are standing in Sultanahmet Square looking away from the Blue Mosque, you will see a massive, dark stone building. This is the palace of Ibrahim Pasha. While it may look like a fortress from the outside, it hides one of my personal favorites in the city: the Museum of Turkish and Islamic Arts (Türk ve İslam Eserleri Müzesi) - and it is much more than just art on the walls. Please consider supporting my blog by buying me a cup of ' Virtual Coffee ' Skip-the-Line Tickets

Is street food in Istanbul safe? Mostly yes - but hygiene varies. Here’s what to look out for before you order, from simit carts to water and food safety.

Istanbul is buzzing with international stars in 2026. From Patti Smith, Pet Shop Boys and Moby to Ricky Martin’s comeback - get the full overview of the biggest concerts in May, June and July here.

Explore 8 columns in Istanbul - from the Column of the Goths in Gülhane to the remains of Arcadius’ monument in Fatih. A personal walk through the city, with map and video.

You can experience Istanbul for free by visiting historic sites like the city walls and columns, stepping into mosques, exploring bazaars, visiting churches and art spaces, and moving around the city with an Istanbulkart. Many of the city’s most important experiences don’t require an entrance fee - just time and curiosity. I’ve put together a small guide to places and experiences where you can explore Istanbul’s history and culture without feeling like you’re constantly being