One Day in One Minute: Istanbul

Istanbul, home to 14 million people, welcomes you. Once known as Constantinople, the capital city of Turkey is a mishmash of cultures, people, and commerce. Cross the Bosphorus Bridge early in the morning and gaze down at the constant flow of shipping traffic coming into and leaving the harbor. Once the sun is up, make your way to Sultanahmet, or the Old City. Visit the legendary Hagia Sophia, a former basilica and mosque that is now a museum. Stop in at a small café for breakfast and indulge in some stron