Istanbul, one of the important centers of world tourism, hosted 6 million 923 thousand 768 foreign visitors in the first 5 months of the year, breaking a record both in May and in the 5-month period compared to all years.
With its cultural richness, historical texture and unique beauty, Istanbul continues to attract tourists from around the world. The city has managed to surpass the highest number of visitors it has ever seen in the past years with the number of tourists it welcomes throughout the year. Istanbul’s unique experiences, impressive architecture and vibrant social life are behind this success.
In May, the Russian Federation ranked first with 176 thousand 702 visitors to Istanbul, followed by Germany with 140 thousand 214 visitors, the USA with 90 thousand 318 visitors, and Iran with 84 thousand 587 visitors. 80 thousand 52 people from England, 66 thousand 170 people from France and 57 thousand 71 people from Saudi Arabia visited Istanbul.
