What all tourists attractions are in Istanbul ?

I was born in Istanbul however right now I live in Virginia beach. I have been to many places in Europe and seen America, also I have seen a bit of Africa, 4 continents in total but I havent seen anything more beautiful than my home Istanbul. You might call it chaos, however its wonderful for young and energetic tourists.

1.Topkapi Palace- Fatih, Sultanahmet (also see the area)

2.Dolmabahce Palace- Besiktas (also see the area)

3.Go to Ortakoy

4.Go to Taksim Square

4. Istiklal, Nisantasi (for shopping) take lots of money with you ! (not historical)

5.btw. eat "Kofte" "meatballs" in Sultanahmet. Ask to a citizen for the famous meatball place

6. Galata Tower

7.Kiz kulesi "Maidens Tower" - At Uskudar (if you want to go inside you will have to cross the water) It has a story you can read from here :http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maiden's_Tower

8. Sultan Ahmet Mosque- (same place, near the kofte restaurant)

9.Kapali Carsi "Grand bazaar" ( do not go at weekend it will be too crowded go on a work day)

10. Misir Carsisi "spice bazaar" (its near grand bazaar)

If you like shopping ! ::

1.Kanyon Shopping Center (lux) - at LEVENT

2.Cevahir - ( I think its worlds 7th biggest or something I dont know)

3.Istinye - At Istinye

YOU MUST EAT!! :

1.Iskender Kebap

2.Lahmacun

3.Manti

4.Cigborek

5.Simit - Ayran or Cay "tea"

6.Icli Kofte

7.Cig Kofte

8.Urfa, Adana Kebap (Adana is very very spicy)

9. Raki and Meze (alcohol and meze)

10.Kokorec - Its animals

11.Kumpir- At Ortakoy

12.Dolma (all kinds are good)

DESERT:

1. Baklava

2. Kunefe

3.Revani

4. Sekerpare

5.Sutlac

6.Kazandibi

7.Tavukgogusu

ISLANDS:

(you can go to islands from Istanbul there are touristic boats you can use them)

1. BUYUK ADA (must go) (my mother likes buyuk ada a lot)

2.Heybeli ADA

Taksim Square, Besiktas

Blue Mosque, Grand Bazaar, Aya Sofa, Galata Tower etc check this: http://istanbultravelinformation.hpage.com./ Surprised you're asking such a basic question!