How to visit Istanbul
  • 1. What is the best time of year to visit Istanbul for pleasant weather?
A) Winter
B) Spring or Autumn
C) Anytime is fine
D) Summer
  • 2. Which airport is the main international airport in Istanbul today?
A) Istanbul Airport (IST)
B) Esenboga Airport (ESB)
C) Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW)
D) Ataturk Airport (formerly IST)
  • 3. What currency is primarily used in Istanbul?
A) US Dollar (USD)
B) Euro (EUR)
C) Turkish Lira (TRY)
D) British Pound (GBP)
  • 4. Which historic district is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and houses many famous landmarks?
A) Besiktas
B) Beyoglu
C) Sultanahmet
D) Kadikoy
  • 5. Which iconic structure was originally built as a church, then a mosque, and now a museum?
A) Topkapi Palace
B) Blue Mosque
C) Hagia Sophia
D) Basilica Cistern
  • 6. The Blue Mosque is famous for its:
A) Golden dome
B) Roman architecture
C) Its location on the Bosphorus
D) Six minarets and blue Iznik tiles
  • 7. What was the primary residence of Ottoman Sultans for over 400 years?
A) Yildiz Palace
B) Dolmabahce Palace
C) Ciragan Palace
D) Topkapi Palace
  • 8. Which underground cistern features Medusa heads?
A) Theodosius Cistern
B) Basilica Cistern
C) Nakilbent Cistern
D) Binbirdirek Cistern
  • 9. What is the Grand Bazaar famous for selling?
A) Modern clothing
B) Carpets, jewelry, and souvenirs
C) Electronics
D) Fresh produce
  • 10. Which market is known for its spices and Turkish delight?
A) Arasta Bazaar
B) Spice Bazaar (Egyptian Bazaar)
C) Book Bazaar
D) Grand Bazaar
  • 11. What strait separates Europe and Asia in Istanbul?
A) Golden Horn
B) Sea of Marmara
C) Dardanelles Strait
D) Bosphorus Strait
  • 12. Which palace is located on the European shore of the Bosphorus and served as the administrative center of the late Ottoman Empire?
A) Topkapi Palace
B) Ciragan Palace
C) Dolmabahce Palace
D) Beylerbeyi Palace
  • 13. What is a 'hamam'?
A) Turkish delight
B) Turkish coffee
C) Turkish carpet
D) Turkish bath
  • 14. What is a common form of public transportation in Istanbul?
A) Rickshaws
B) Camels
C) Hot air balloons
D) Trams and buses
  • 15. What is 'lokum' also known as?
A) Baklava
B) Turkish delight
C) Künefe
D) Döner kebab
  • 16. What is a 'simit'?
A) A sesame-covered bread ring
B) A traditional drink
C) A type of kebab
D) A Turkish pastry
  • 17. Which neighborhood is known for its vibrant nightlife and Istiklal Street?
A) Kadikoy
B) Beyoglu
C) Sultanahmet
D) Uskudar
  • 18. What should you do when entering a mosque?
A) Take flash photos
B) Remove your shoes and dress modestly
C) Eat and drink
D) Talk loudly
  • 19. What is a common way to experience the Bosphorus Strait?
A) Drive across a bridge
B) Take a ferry tour
C) Swim across it
D) Walk along the shore
  • 20. Which tower offers panoramic views of Istanbul?
A) Galata Tower
B) Beyazit Tower
C) Sapphire Tower
D) Maiden's Tower
  • 21. What is 'nargile'?
A) A religious ceremony
B) A type of soup
C) Water pipe (shisha)
D) A traditional musical instrument
  • 22. Which bridge connects Europe and Asia in Istanbul?
A) Ataturk Bridge
B) Bosphorus Bridge (15 July Martyrs Bridge)
C) Golden Horn Metro Bridge
D) Galata Bridge
  • 23. What is 'döner kebab'?
A) A type of dessert
B) A vegetable stew
C) A fish dish
D) Meat cooked on a vertical rotisserie
  • 24. Which neighborhood is known for its fish restaurants?
A) Balat
B) Karakoy
C) Cihangir
D) Ortakoy
  • 25. What is the Maiden's Tower (Kiz Kulesi)?
A) A historic tower located on a small islet
B) A modern skyscraper
C) A major railway station
D) A large shopping mall
  • 26. What is 'Baklava'?
A) A thick yoghurt drink
B) A spicy Turkish sausage
C) A rich, sweet pastry made of layers of filo filled with chopped nuts and sweetened with syrup or honey.
D) A type of Turkish coffee
  • 27. What is the Golden Horn?
A) A mountain range outside Istanbul
B) A large shopping center
C) A popular park
D) A major urban waterway and the primary inlet of the Bosphorus.
  • 28. What can you buy at the Arasta Bazaar?
A) Groceries
B) Electronics
C) Automobiles
D) Carpets and handicrafts
  • 29. Which neighborhood is known for its colorful houses and historic Jewish community?
A) Balat
B) Besiktas
C) Nisantasi
D) Fener
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