Istanbul is a city rich with culture and heritage, having served as a capital under four different empires -- Roman, Byzantine, Latin and Ottoman. Nestled between the Sea of Marmara, the Black Sea and with the Bosphorous River for company, Istanbul offers you a host of assorted experiences, from traditional markets to modern, buzzing shopping arcades and nightclubs. It’s a destination that has something to offer for every kind of traveller. it has the hippest nightclubs that will send you home only after the sun rises.

Best Time: Sept-March
You need: 4 days
Type: Leisure and culture

Taksim Square was a place where water was distributed to people