Istanbul Biennial is a contemporary art exhibition held every two years in Istanbul. Biennale organized by Istanbul Culture and Arts FoundationSince its establishment. The Biennial aims to create a meeting point in Istanbul for the fields of Visual Artsand an exchange between artists and audiences from different cultures. 
The 18th Istanbul Biennial will run from 2025 to 2027 and will be divided into three parts: the first part will be held from September 20 to November 23, 2025, with exhibitions and public programs at its core. The second part, to be held in 2026, will involve collaboration with local arts projects, a permanent educational program and quarterly public events.The final part will take place from 18 September to 14 November 2027 and will include a series of exhibitions, publications, performances and discussions. 
Details of the 2026 and 2027 programmes will be announced in the coming months. 

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Near Grand Mecidiye Mosque (Ortaköy Mosque)|Besiktas, Istanbul

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Hagia Sophia

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Hagia Sophia is a world-class building in Istanbul, possessing immense historical, cultural, and artistic value.

Architectural Achievements: A prime example of Byzantine architecture, its 31.24-meter-diameter dome held the world&#39;s highest church dome for nearly a thousand years, and its buttressing technique revolutionized architectural history.

Basilica Cistern

Historic buildings

Night view

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The exterior is magnificent and elegant. The first floor, formerly a museum, is now a place for Islamic prayer and is off-limits to visitors. The second floor is open to visitors, with some murals covered with white cloth. While Turkey is a secular Islamic country, it remains unfriendly to Christianity. The church is definitely worth a visit, as it boasts a rich history.

Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at Sultanahmet

Near Hagia Sophia|Sultan Ahmed Mosque, Istanbul

Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at the Bosphorus

Near Ciragan Palace Kempinski|Besiktas, Istanbul

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The Peninsula Istanbul

Topkapi Palace

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📍Topkapi Palace - the power center of the Ottoman Empire for 400 years, one of the top ten palaces in the world. The core attractions are the Hall of the Holy Relics (holy relics of the Prophet Muhammad), the Strait Terrace (overlooking the Bosphorus, the boundary between Europe and Asia) and the luxurious harem (extra charge). A half-day in-depth tour is required, and the ticket price is relatively expensive (about 950 liras). It is recommended to rent an audio guide to avoid a cursory visit. 

💎Simplified tips: 
- A must-see for history lovers: The Relic Hall in the third courtyard is shocking, no photos are allowed, but the on-site chanting ceremony has a strong sense of ritual; 
- Go straight to the scenery party: the terrace of the fourth courtyard, a panoramic view of the strait + Galata Tower in the same frame; 
- A guide to avoid pitfalls: Buy a separate ticket for the harem (about 25 liras), and the entrance is easy to miss; there are many ticket bundling routines, so buy a museum pass first.

Bosphorus

Beaches and shores

The iron floor of the ferry hurt my feet, and the smell of diesel mixed with salty smell penetrated my nose. The student next to me was sweating on the back of his school uniform, and he was still busy doing homework. The boat selling bagels came close to me, and the boatman hooked the railing with a rope to throw the bagels, almost hitting me in the face - what Europe and Asia, the locals only care about whether they can catch the boat in time for the five o&#39;clock prayer. The hot sesame doughnuts bought with coins were hot, and I ate them while watching the Strait Bridge on the other side blocked like a parking lot, and the ferry farted away.

Galata Tower

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Galata Tower is a must-visit when in Istanbul. It offers stunning panoramic views of the city and is the perfect spot to truly appreciate the beauty of Istanbul. We visited in the evening and absolutely loved the scenery. The skip-the-line ticket from Trip.com, though a bit pricey, was worth it as it saved us from waiting in the very long line at the ticket office.

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