Sights in Istanbul

Historical Monuments in Istanbul

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The oldest monument in Istanbul is the perfectly preserved Obelisk of Theodosius that was carved in Egypt (1479 BC) and placed in

Historical Monuments in Istanbul

Serpent Column

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South of the Obelisk of Theodosius there's a strange column that catches your eye immediately. The Serpentine Column was formerly

Mosques in Istanbul

Little Hagia Sophia

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How beautiful is this mosque? It's on a secluded side street of Sultanahmet, the Little Hagia Sophia was built by Justinian 527-53

Squares in Istanbul

Beyazıt Meydanı Square

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This square, between the Grand Bazaar and Istanbul University, is one of the most beautiful and lively citywide. In Byzantine time

Historical Monuments in Istanbul

Maiden's Tower

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This was the first monument I saw in Istanbul. When I went to dinner, I stayed on the Asian side, as the best view of Kiz Kulesi

Historical Monuments in Istanbul

Rumeli Fortress Museum

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Another point on the itinerary of the cruise on the Bosphorus is Rumeli Fortress. it was built in 1452 by Sultan Mehmet the Conque

Universities in Istanbul

Istanbul University

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Churches in Istanbul

Hagia Irene

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Inside Topkapi Palace is the Orthodox church of St. Irene, it's the only church that hasn't been turned into a mosque. It was foun

Mosques in Istanbul

Nusretiye Mosque

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This mosque is the only one of baroque style in Istanbul. It's a very peculiar as you can clearly see baroque features that make i

Statues in Istanbul

Alexander Sarcophagus

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At the entrance of the Archaeological Museum, in the left wing, is the first room of the museum's fascinating collection. Here are

Statues in Istanbul

Greek Statues of the Hellenistic Period

The Hellenistic period began with the rise of Alexander the Great and lasted until the death of Emperor Augustus. During this time

Palaces in Istanbul

Beylerbeyi Palace

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In Istanbul we took several trips, one was a Bosphorus cruise, where we visited Beylerbeyi Palace, under the intercontinental brid

Historical Monuments in Istanbul

Haseki Hürrem Sultan Hamamı

Since ancient times, every major mosque had a "hamam" (bathhouse) in the building or near it. Of course, the Hagia Sophia is no ex

Bus Stations in Istanbul

Esenler Otogarı Bus Station

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Although in Istanbul there are many other bus stations, Uluslararasi is the main terminal (for intercity and international routes)

Train Stations in Istanbul

Haydarpasa Train Station

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The outside of the train station of Anatolian side impresses with its size and facade, which looks more like a castle in southern

Palaces in Istanbul

Aynalıkavak Palace

The imperial palace was built to provide accommodation for the retired sultans. Around many gardens were built, Jewish and Greek .

Statues in Istanbul

Kourós Statues

This museum has an important collection of kouros (Greek statues of men, the archaic period). As people accustomed to seeing Roman

Palaces in Istanbul

Audience Chamber at Topkapi Palace

The current eighteenth century and were brought here the most important embajadors and foreign officials to have an audience with