Said to be the world's largest market, the Grand Bazaar's labyrinth of streets sell every conceivable Turkish product.

The dances of the Whirling Dervish are sacred religious rituals performed by Muslim priests in a prayer trance to Allah, which take place in a monastery high on the Beyoglu hill of Istanbul. In this report they have been captured perfectly by Arny Raedts.

Sultanahmet is a fascinating area and houses two of Istanbul's main sights. The Haghia Sophia is a fascinating mix of Byzantine church and Ottoman Mosque, and the Blue Mosque is a beautiful balance of domes and minarets.