As a result , there are many historical mosques , churches , synagogues , palaces , castles and towers to visit in the city .
Throughout its long history , Istanbul has acquired a reputation for being a cultural and ethnic melting pot .
There are many historical mosques , churches , synagogues , palaces , castles and towers to visit in the city .
Throughout its long history , Istanbul has acquired a reputation for being a cultural and ethnic melting pot .