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Churches in Istanbul
Hagia Sophia
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Every time I go back to Istanbul, I think "well, I've already seen the Hagia Sophia so many times, I think this time I'll skip it.
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Mosques in Istanbul
Sultan Ahmed Mosque (The Blue Mosque)
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The Blue Mosque is one of the true gems of Istanbul and a masterpiece of Ottoman architecture. With its six minarets, 43-meter-tal
Palaces in Istanbul
Topkapi Palace
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This Sultans' palace was built by the Sultan Mohammad II in 1462 and finished in 1478. It was the official residence of the Ottoma
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Historical Monuments in Istanbul
Basilica Cistern
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One of Istanbul's most majestic historical monuments is undoubtedly the Basilica Cistern, built during the reign of Justinian I. I
Bridges in Istanbul
Galata Bridge
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The Galata Bridge is the most famous of Istanbul. It represents the union of East and West, and in fact, unites these two worlds a
Mosques in Istanbul
Süleymaniye Mosque
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This beautiful mosque located just across from the University of Istanbul is one of the hidden treasures of the city. The fact tha
Mosques in Istanbul
New Mosque (Yeni Cami)
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One of the most beautiful mosques of Istanbul. When you see it from the outside, it seems that it's not going to be as big and bea
Churches in Istanbul
Chora Church
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The Chora Church is located in the outskirts of Istanbul and, while it's a ways away from the city's main points of interest, it's
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Mosques in Istanbul
Mezquita Rustem Pasha - Rüstem Paşa Cami
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In two or three guides, including the Internet one, I read that the most beautiful mosque in Istanbul was the Rustem Pasha and thi
Mosques in Istanbul
Ortaköy Mosque
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Ortaköy Mosque was built in the eighteenth century, it is my favorite mosque in Istanbul. It is tiny but its setting is amazing, o
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Palaces in Istanbul
Dolmabahçe Palace
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I've visited twice and love it. One thing that struck me was its enormous crystal chandelier that weighs 4 tons in the throne room
Squares in Istanbul
Taksim Square
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Exiting the subway at dusk was spectacular. We went for a walk and for dinner and went to the Galata Tower, where we saw a fantast
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Palaces in Istanbul
Harem in Topkapi Palace
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The harem consists of around 300 rooms, several chapels and is the private area of ​​the apartments of the Sultan, the forbidden.
Castles in Istanbul
Yoros Castle
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The ruins of Anadolu castle are on top of the hill town that has the same name. To get here take one of the ferries that cross the
Mosques in Istanbul
Eyüp Sultan Mosque
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The Eyüp Sultan Mosque is the uncontested star of the Eyüp neighborhood. The mosque's interior houses the tomb of Abu Ayyub al-Ans
Churches in Istanbul
Saint Stephen Bulgarian Orthodox Church
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On the banks of the Golden Horn, in the neighborhoods of Balat-antigus and Fernet, we found the church of St. Stephen of the Bulga
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Squares in Istanbul
Hippodrome of Constantinople
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The Hippodrome was the center of Byzantium's life for more than 1,200 years, and the Ottoman Empire for 400 years. It was also a v
Mosques in Istanbul
Sokollu Mehmet Pasha Mosque
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In December 2006 I went to Istanbul and saw this mosque, celebrating the cult which involved the Koranic school boys. It was a won
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