Shopping Places in Istanbul

Known for its International, Istanbul is a hugely popular tourist spot. Thronged by tourists mainly during April, May, June, July, August and September, Istanbul is a tourists’ delight. Istanbul International Music Festival, Istanbul Opera Festival, and Id-ul-fitr are some of the most popular festivals that happen during the month of (June/July, July, and As Per Islamic Calender consecutively.

While February, March and April are considered moderate season, November, December and January are considered off-seasons to visit the place. In peak season, i.e., in April, May, June, July, August and September you can expect dry and sunny weather with pleasant temperatures, whilst in the moderate season you will experience low temperatures with windy weather. In off-season the weather here is extremet cold with temperatures dropping into single digits.

In Istanbul, tourists enjoy getting indulged in exploring the sites and shopping from the colourful markets in the peak season, whereas in moderate season café hopping and enjoying the traditional cuisine are the frequently enjoyed activities. However, if you are travelling in off-season you can enjoy taking as stroll in the public parks and escaping the crowds.

In terms of things to do or places to visit in Istanbul, some of the most popular places that tourists visit are Dolmabahce Palace, Topkapi Palace, Blue Mosque.