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1. Hippodrome - Sultanahmet Meydani

Hippodrome - Sultanahmet Meydani

The Hippodrome of Constantinople was a Byzantine architecture and circus that was the sporting, social centre of Ancient Constantinople, which was capital of the Byzantine Empire.

Today it is a square named Sultanahmet Meydani in the Turkish city of Istanbul, with a few fragments of the original structure surviving. Hippodrome - Sultanahmet Meydani is open 24 hours.

Hippodrome's the southern end was occupied by the Sphendone, the hippodrome's curved tribune, of which the lower part still survives.

How long is the Hippodrome?


Who built the Hippodrome?


2. Hagia Sophia - Aya Sofya

Hagia Sophia - Aya Sofya

Hagia Sophia is the former Greek Orthodox Christian patriarchal cathedral, later an Ottoman imperial mosque and now a museum in Istanbul, Turkey. Built in 537 AD at the beginning of the Middle Ages, it was famous in particular for its massive dome.

Hagia Sophia was a Byzantine architecture and its architects Anthemius of Tralles, Isidore of Miletus. Hagia Sophia was turned into museum February 1, 1935. The museum open every day between 9AM and 5PM except Monday.

What does Hagia Sophia mean?

The Hagia Sophia is a domed monument built as a cathedral and is now a museum in Istanbul, Turkey. Credit: Tatiana Popova Shutterstock. The Hagia Sophia, whose name means “holy wisdom,” is a domed monument originally built as a cathedral in Constantinople (now Istanbul, Turkey) in the sixth century A.D.

Who built Masjid Sophia?

The Hagia Sophia was constructed in five years, from 532 to 537, at the orders of Emperor Justinian I and designed by Isidore of Miletus. Immediately after the Turks conquered Constantinople (Istanbul) in 1453, the Hagia Sophia was converted to a mosque.

3. Blue Mosque - Sultan Ahmet Camii

Blue Mosque - Sultan Ahmet Camii


Sultan Ahmed Mosque was built between 1609 and 1616 by the Ottoman Empire Ahmed and opened in 1616. Its dome height (outer): 43 m (141 ft) and its architect is Sedefkar Mehmed Agha.

Why is the Blue Mosque so famous?


What should I wear to the Blue Mosque?

Wear a long dress or long pants – Legs must be covered in order to enter the Blue Mosque. Cover your shoulders – No itty-bitty spaghetti straps, tube tops, or tank tops.

4. Topkapi Palace - Topkapi Sarayi

Topkapi Palace - Topkapi Sarayi


Topkapi Palace museum open every day between 9AM and 5PM except Tuesday. Its size 592,600 to 700,000 m2 (6,379,000 to 7,535,000 sq ft).

Its architect are Mimar Sinan, Sarkis Balyan, Davud Aga, Acem Ali.

What is Harem in Topkapi Palace?

The Topkapi Palace with its Harem in Istanbul was definitely one of the highlights of my trip. This palace used to be the residence of the Ottoman sultans between the 15th and 19th century. They shared the palace with their family, servants, concubines and black eunuchs who were the guards of the Harem.

5. Dolmabahce Palace - Dolmabahçe Sarayi

Dolmabahce Palace - Dolmabahçe Sarayi


Dolmabahce Palace Architectural styles' are Baroque architecture, Neoclassical architecture, Ottoman architecture and its architecs are Garabet Balyan, Evanis Kalfa. The museum opens every day between 9AM and 4PM except Monday.

6. Archaeological Museum Istanbul - Istanbul Arkeoloji Muzesi

Archaeological Museum Istanbul - Istanbul Arkeoloji Muzesi

The Istanbul Archaeology Museums is a group of three archaeological museums located in the Eminönü district of Istanbul, Turkey, near Gülhane Park and Topkapi Palace. The Istanbul Archaeology Museums consists of three museums: Archaeological Museum Museum of the Ancient Orient Museum of Islamic Art.

Its architectural style is Neoclassical architecture. Osman Hamdi Bey was founded it is in June 13, 1891.

Istanbul Archaeology Museum opens every day between 9AM and 7PM.

7. Cagaloglu Hamami

Cagaloglu Hamami

8. Grand Bazaar - Kapali Çarsi

Grand Bazaar - Kapali Çarsi


It is open everyday and it was dedicated to Sultan Mehmed II who is the Conqueror of Istanbul.

9. Spice Bazaar - Misir Çarsisi

Spice Bazaar - Misir Çarsisi


It is opened every between 8AM and 7PM, only sunday opens between 09:30AM and 7PM.

10. Bosphorus Tour - Bogaz Turu

Bosphorus Tour - Bogaz Turu

How long is the Bosphorus Cruise?


11. Taksim Square & Istiklal Avenue - Taksim Meydani & Istiklal Caddesi

Taksim Square & Istiklal Avenue

Fanning out from Taksim Square with its Republic Monument, Taksim is a busy nightlife, shopping and dining district. Vintage trams trundle along Istiklal Caddesi, the city’s main pedestrian boulevard, which is lined with 19th-century buildings housing international shopping chains, movie theaters and cafes. A dense web of side streets contains bars, antiques shops, and rooftop eateries with Bosphorus views.

12. Galata Mevlevi Whirling Dervish - Galata Mevlevihanesi Müzesi

Galata Mevlevi Whirling Dervish - Galata Mevlevihanesi Müzesi

This historic lodge of a religious order features culture exhibits & whirling dance ceremonies. The museum open every day between 9AM and 6PM except Monday.

13. Galata Tower - Galata Kulesi

Galata Tower - Galata Kulesi


Galata Tower was built in 1348 by Genoese colony in Istanbul.

Its Architectural style is Romanesque architecture and architecture is Köksal Anadol.

14. Galata Bridge - Galata Köprüsü

Galata Bridge - Galata Köprüsü


Its E,engineering design by STFA Construction Co. and architect is Fritz Leonhardt. Its total length is 490 m.