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This magical meeting place of East and West has more top-drawer attractions than it has minarets. Istanbul is a major city in Turkey that straddles Europe and Asia across the Bosphorus Strait. Although not the official capital of Turkey, Istanbul is still very much the heart of all activities of the country. It is Turkey's largest and most populated city, and is also the centre of tourism of the country. Some ancient cities are the sum of their monuments, but İstanbul factors a lot more into the equation. Chief among its manifold attractions are the locals, who have an infectious love of life and generosity of spirit. The city is also a shopper's paradise, with one of the world's first 'shopping malls', the Grand Bazaar, and several streets dedicated to all types of shops and stores. Cruises along the strait are a hugely popular activity as they afford you some spectacular views of the cityscape.
Nice to know - Istanbul, which used to be known as Constantinople thanks to the Roman Emperor Constantine the Great, is built on seven hills to match the seven hills of Rome.
Things to see
Hagia Sophia
Basilica Cistern
Sultan Ahmed Mosque (Blue Mosque)
Topkapi Palace
SÙleymaniye Mosque
Bosphorus Strait
Chora Church
Dolmabah?e Palace
Gulhane Park
Miniaturk
Best time to visit - March to May or September to November (Spring or Autumn) is the best time to visit Istanbul
Thiruvananthapuram (or Trivandrum) is the capital of the southern Indian state of Kerala. It's distinguished by its British colonial architecture and many art galleries. It’s also home to Kuthira Malika (or Puthen Malika) Palace, adorned with carved horses and displaying collections related to the Travancore royal family It is a beautiful seaside city built on seven hills. It is located on the west coast of India near the extreme south of the mainland spreading over a total of 2,192sq.km. Apart from being the political nerve centre of Kerala, it is also a major academic hub and is home to several educational institutions including the University of Kerala, and too many science and technology institutions, namely Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre, Technopark and IIST.
Nice to know - Mahatma Gandhi has referred trivandrum as “Evergreen city of India“.
Things to do
Padmanabha Swamy Temple
Agasthyakoodam
Kuthiramalika (Puthenmalika) Palace Museum
Padmanabhapuram Palace
Veli Tourist Village
Ponmudi
Napier Museum
Vizhinjam Rock Cut Cave
Varkala
Koyikkal Palace
Best time to visit - October to February: October and November are generally pleasant and sometimes light rain showers are observed during these two months. November onwards, the winter season starts in Trivandrum but the overall temperature does not drop below 18 degree Celsius.