![ISTANBUL, TURKEY - JUNE 20: Istanbul's famous Hagia Sofia is seen during a Kaan Air helisightseeing tour on June 20, 2018 in Istanbul, Turkey. Presidential candidates from all parties are holding campaign rallies across Turkey a week ahead of the countries June 24, parliamentary and presidential elections. (Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images)](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/VHWUC3QBXTTVDIVQRKSNFSJ46Y.jpg?smart=true&auth=48f8ead18600d890785822781b8a1087d892d02ece33852d5db1384da592e517&width=400&height=225)
From the air, the Hagi Sophia and the Bosphorus dominate Istanbul. Getty Images
From the air, the Hagi Sophia and the Bosphorus dominate Istanbul. Getty Images
Where to eat, sleep and shop in Istanbul
A crossroads between Europe and Asia, the Turkish second city of Istanbul gracefully bridges cultures