{"id":121891,"date":"2023-11-17T10:19:04","date_gmt":"2023-11-17T10:19:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lasixlineon.com\/?p=121891"},"modified":"2023-11-17T10:19:04","modified_gmt":"2023-11-17T10:19:04","slug":"breathtaking-city-is-one-of-europes-most-walkable-destinations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lasixlineon.com\/travel\/breathtaking-city-is-one-of-europes-most-walkable-destinations\/","title":{"rendered":"\u2018Breathtaking\u2019 city is one of Europe\u2019s most walkable destinations"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.images.express.co.uk\/img\/dynamic\/25\/590x\/secondary\/Istanbul-5071152.jpg?r=1700215466296\"><\/p>\n<p>Planning a holiday? A gorgeous Turkish destination has been named as one of Europe\u2019s most walkable cities, according to research from the team at Preply.<\/p>\n<p>Istanbul, Turkey\u2019s largest city, straddles the border between Europe and Asia and is a popular destination year-round.<\/p>\n<p>Turkey is fast-becoming one of Europe\u2019s leading holiday hotspots with some experts predicting it will overtake France to become the region\u2019s second most popular destination.<\/p>\n<p>The country has seen a huge 70 percent increase in visitor numbers compared to before the pandemic, according to figures from World Travel Market.<\/p>\n<p>Although it\u2019s a large city, parts of Istanbul are easy to explore on foot with each of the city\u2019s main attractions within three miles of each other.<\/p>\n<p> <strong> READ MORE <\/strong> <strong>The \u2018beautiful\u2019 European city that\u2019s ideal for retired British expats<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.images.express.co.uk\/img\/dynamic\/25\/590x\/secondary\/Turkish-food-5071159.jpg?r=1700215466360\"><\/p>\n<p>The team at Preply estimates it will take tourists just over an hour to walk between the main sites on foot.<\/p>\n<p>One of the easiest areas to explore on foot is Sultanahmet, which is home to the incredible Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque, the Blue Mosque and the Topkapi Palace.<\/p>\n<p>A tourist \u2018EtienneT\u2019 wrote on Tripadvisor: \u201cIstanbul\u2019s historic areas are truly a marvel to behold. Walking through the ancient streets, it\u2019s easy to feel transported back in time to when the city was the centre of the world.<\/p>\n<p> <strong> Don&#8217;t miss&#8230; <\/strong> <br \/> <strong>\u2018Beautiful\u2019 trending destination is 20 degrees in November[INSPIRATION] <\/strong> <br \/> <strong>\u2018Breathtaking\u2019 British beach is the UK\u2019s warmest during winter[STAYCATION] <\/strong> <br \/> <strong>Cruise passenger banned for life after bringing forbidden item onboard[CRUISE] <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.images.express.co.uk\/img\/dynamic\/25\/590x\/secondary\/Grand-Bazaar-5071163.jpg?r=1700215466403\"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li> <svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"> <g clip-path=\"url(#clip0_1078_5986)\"> <\/g> <defs> <clipPath> <rect width=\"23.4329\" height=\"23.4329\" fill=\"white\" transform=\"translate(0 0.134262)\"\/> <\/clipPath> <\/defs> <\/svg> Support fearless journalism<\/li>\n<li> <svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"> <g clip-path=\"url(#clip0_1078_5986)\"> <\/g> <defs> <clipPath> <rect width=\"23.4329\" height=\"23.4329\" fill=\"white\" transform=\"translate(0 0.134262)\"\/> <\/clipPath> <\/defs> <\/svg> Read The Daily Express online, advert free<\/li>\n<li> <svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"> <g clip-path=\"url(#clip0_1078_5986)\"> <\/g> <defs> <clipPath> <rect width=\"23.4329\" height=\"23.4329\" fill=\"white\" transform=\"translate(0 0.134262)\"\/> <\/clipPath> <\/defs> <\/svg> Get super-fast page loading<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.images.express.co.uk\/img\/logo\/logo-premium-subscription.png\"><\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe architecture and atmosphere of these neighbourhoods are breathtaking, and every corner seems to hold a new surprise or hidden gem.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Turkish cuisine is a highlight of any holiday to Istanbul and British tourists will find good value restaurants around every corner.<\/p>\n<p>Don\u2019t leave without sampling traditional sesame seed bread, simit, or trying a pide, a flat bread Turkish pizza.<\/p>\n<p>The Grand Bazaar is one of the world\u2019s oldest covered markets, with over 4,000 shops. Tourists might leave with slightly more souvenirs than they expected.<\/p>\n<p>Prefer to holiday in Spain? Check out Europe\u2019s most walkable city which is in the south of the country.<\/p>\n<p>In the UK, one city was named the country\u2019s most walkable with all its major attractions within walking distance.<\/p>\n<p>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.express.co.uk\/travel\/articles\/1836057\/walkable-city-istanbul-turkey\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read Full Article<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Planning a holiday? A gorgeous Turkish destination has been named as one of Europe\u2019s most walkable cities, according to research from the team at Preply. Istanbul, Turkey\u2019s largest city, straddles the border between Europe and Asia and is a popular destination year-round. 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