9 unmissable experiences near Istanbul’s new mega-airport
Last month saw Istanbul open the first section of its new $11.7 billion airport. This means that millions more tourists will be roaming Turkey’s cultural and historical capital, but there is plenty for them to do, of course. Here are the top nine things that simply should not be missed.
1. WRANGLE A DEAL AT THE GRAND BAZAAR

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Tharik Hussain