Istanbul Biennial is a contemporary art exhibition held every two years in Istanbul. font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; vertical-align: baseline;"1987, 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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Hagia Sophia

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Built 1500 years ago, the Hagia Sophia Cathedral in Istanbul, Turkey, is famous for its huge dome and is a Byzantine model of &quot;changing architectural history&quot;. It was included in the World Heritage Site in 1985. Although we purchased tickets on Trip.com in advance, we still waited more than half an hour to enter the team (the entrance visit requires women to cover their heads). April is not the peak season for Turkish travel, and many tourists are reminiscent of the pomp of queuing in front of the Forbidden City noon. The Forbidden City was actually built more than 870 years later than the Hagia Sophia Cathedral... The buildings that have been preserved in China for 1500 years seem to only have hanging temples... Ancient Chinese buildings use a lot of wood, which is not easy to save, and the problem is out of the question. ​ In a word, the Hagia Sophia in Istanbul is really amazing and worth a visit

Basilica Cistern

Historic buildings

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🈶 Cultural relics and historical significance, people who are interested in architecture and human history are suitable to go, if they are not interested in architecture and history, they will feel that 🎫 is not cost-effective, 🎫 the price is not very friendly to foreign tourists ～

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Bosphorus

Beaches and shores

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The sunset view of the Bosphorus is very beautiful. It is recommended to go to the Emin&ouml;n&uuml; pier to take the turyol company cruise. Be sure to buy the sunset ticket 2 hours before sunset, then go to the nearby restaurants to enjoy the food and wait. The most basic pure tour is about 90 minutes, the boat fee is 150 lira (about 30), On board, there is no performance, no explanation, no food and drink, the boat is average. In fact, the most important thing is to take pictures and enjoy the sunset. There are many places of interest along the coast. You must not miss the Suleimaniyah Mosque and Dorma Bakhche Palace.

Topkapi Palace

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The old palace in Istanbul, also known as the Topkapa Palace, was built in 1459 and completed in 1465. From 1465 to 1853, 26 sultans lived in the Topkapa Palace. In 1853, they moved to the new palace across the Golden Horn. In 1924, they opened as a museum to the public. It covers an area of 700,000 ㎡ and is surrounded by a 5-kilometer-long city wall. Topkapa Palace is located on the high ground behind Sofia Cathedral, on the east side is the Bosphorus Strait, and on the north side is the Golden Horn Bay. The terrain is very conspicuous. From the palace&#39;s sea-facing terrace, the beautiful scenery of Golden Horn Bay, the Marmara Sea and the Bosphorus Strait is unobstructed. It became a World Heritage Site in 1985. Beijing&#39;s Forbidden City, also known as the Forbidden City, began construction in 1406 and completed in 1420. From 1420 to 1924, 15 Ming Dynasty + 10 Qing Dynasty, a total of 25 emperors stayed in the Forbidden City, and opened as a museum in October 1925. It covers an area of 720,000 ㎡, surrounded by a 12-meter-high palace wall on all sides, and is surrounded by a moat with a length of3.5 kilometers and a surface width of 52 meters. The Forbidden City is located in the center of Beijing. The layout is based on the principle of &quot;Zuozu, Right Society, Facing, and Back City&quot;. The building is on the central axis of Beijing City, eight kilometers north and south, straight from the north to the south, and symmetrical from the left. The Forbidden City is in front of the Working People&#39;s Cultural Palace (formerly Tai Temple); The park in front of the right is the altar of the emperor&#39;s altar to sacrifice the gods of earth and valley. The north of the Forbidden City is the Long Live Mountain (an artificial mountain in Jingshan Park) and the Jinshui River to the south. It became a world cultural heritage in 1987. In a word, the Sultan of the Ottoman Empire, the old palace where the old palace lived was a sea view room with a great location, and the Forbidden City where the emperors of the Ming and Qing Dynasties lived was only a river view room. But the ticket to the old palace actually cost 400 yuan, and the Forbidden City plus the clock and treasure hall was only 80 yuan, five times the price! Too expensive

The Blue Mosque

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🕌 Blue Mosque (Sultan Ahmed Mosque), Istanbul📍 Address: Sultan Ahmet Mah., Atmeydanı Cd. No:7, Fatih, Istanbul🕰 Hours: Daily 8:30 AM &ndash; one hour before sunset (Closed to tourists during prayer times)📝 Review:A must-visit landmark in Istanbul! Famous for its six minarets and beautiful blue İznik tiles inside, the Blue Mosque offers stunning Ottoman architecture and a peaceful atmosphere. Entry is free, but respectful clothing is required.✅ Tips:	&bull;	Avoid prayer times (especially Friday noon)	&bull;	Women should bring a scarf to cover hair	&bull;	Plastic bags are provided for shoes⭐ Why Go?Historic, spiritual, and visually breathtaking &mdash; it&rsquo;s right across from Hagia Sophia and perfect for photos and cultural insight.

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