Join us as we explore Istanbul—the famed Turkish city that straddles two continents across the Bosphorus Straight. During this episode, marvel at the awe-inspiring architecture that stretches back to both the Byzantine and Ottoman Empires. Admire a wealth of cultural sites including the Istanbul Archaeological Museum, which holds the great marble sarcophagus of Alexander the Great, the Hippodrome, once the heart of Constantine socio-political life, and the Tiled Kiosk, a pinnacle of Ottoman architecture. Visit the Grand Bazaar, the world’s oldest indoor market with over 3000 shops, and learn about the art and tradition of Turkish carpets.