Daily life
Istanbul is one of the strongest starting points for Turkey routes, shaped by the Bosphorus, the Historic Peninsula, and crossings between two shores. Daily planning usually combines ferries, walks, museums, and bazaars; Hagia Sophia, Sultanahmet, the Grand Bazaar, and waterfront districts define the rhythm. Current prices, hours, addresses, and reservations are not invented without sourced place records and remain. (Sources: UNESCO, Britannica, Wikivoyage)
Transport
Istanbul has two airports: Istanbul Airport, on the European side, sits roughly 40 km northwest of the centre, while Sabiha Gökçen, on the Asian side, is about 40-45 km away. City transport runs on metro, tram, the Tünel funicular operating since 1875, Bosphorus ferries, and the undersea Marmaray rail tunnel linking both shores. The Historic Peninsula is walkable, though the wider city is very spread out. (Sources: Wikipedia, Wikivoyage)
Safety notes
For Istanbul, safety, crowds, night return, opening hours, prices, addresses, booking notes, and event details are not turned into firm advice without a source. Districts and neighborhoods are not separate categories; Beyoğlu, Kadıköy, Fatih, or Üsküdar appear only as sourced city context.
