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