10 Offbeat Things to Do in Istanbul (Updated 2025)
"Standing in the square, the Obelisk of Theodosius is an Egyptian monument carved around 1500 BCE near Luxor and later moved to Constantinople; its well-preserved hieroglyphs depict Thutmose III's victory on the Euphrates, and the site is often surrounded by locals relaxing, chatting, and buskers—making it a pleasant spot to sit and people-watch while appreciating an incredible historical relic." - Matthew Kepnes
