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Do and See in Istanbul, Hagia Sophia,Blue Mosque

Obelisk - The Obelisk was built by ancient Egyptians in 1450 BC after 2000 years transported from Egypt to Constantinople by ship (probably that was moved in the 4th century AD). Obelisk (6 photos)
The Obelisk was built by ancient Egyptians in 1450 BC after 2000 years transported from Egypt to Constantinople by ship (probably that was moved in the 4th...
Spice Bazaar (Misir Carsisi) - Spice Market (Spice Bazaar, Misir Carsisi) is one of the oldest covered bazaar in Istanbul. The Egyptian market is renowned for its spices, herbalists, dried fruits, food, natural medicines, seeds, roots of plants. And 'open from Monday to Saturday. Spice Bazaar (Misir Carsisi) (14 photos)
Spice Market (Spice Bazaar, Misir Carsisi) is one of the oldest covered bazaar in Istanbul. The Egyptian market is renowned for its spices, herbalists, dried fruits, food,...
Nuruosmaniye Mosque - Nuruosmaniye Mosque is near the Grand Bazaar. Nuruosmaniye Mosque (11 photos)
Nuruosmaniye Mosque is near the Grand Bazaar....


Istanbul by Night - Night Istanbul is an astonishing place where art, colored lights reflected into the sea and scented smells of restaurants continue to attract thousands of visitors. Istanbul by Night (21 photos)
Night Istanbul is an astonishing place where art, colored lights reflected into the sea and scented smells of restaurants continue to attract thousands of visitors....
Topkapi Palace - Topkapi Palace was the residence and the government palace during the Ottoman Empire, the building was completed in 1465. The palace with its three huge courts is surrounded by 1400 meters of walls that separate it from the rest of the city. In ancient times Topkapi was in effect a city within a city where sultan, concubines and eunuchs lived the entire life isolated from other citizens. Topkapi Palace (24 photos)
Topkapi Palace was the residence and the government palace during the Ottoman Empire, the building was completed in 1465. The palace with its three huge courts is...
Topkapi Palace - Harem - The Harem of Topkapi Palace was the residence of the Sultan, his mother, brothers, sisters, concubines and eunuchs. The Harem has 259 beautiful decorated rooms. It 'can do guided group visits. Topkapi Palace - Harem (44 photos)
The Harem of Topkapi Palace was the residence of the Sultan, his mother, brothers, sisters, concubines and eunuchs. The Harem has 259 beautiful decorated rooms. It 'can...
Ayasofia (Hagia Sophia) - Hagia Sophia was ordered by Emperor Justinian I and built between 532 and 537. This Christian Church was transformed into a mosque by the Turks in 1453. Hagia Sophia means Holy Wisdom (Holy Wisdom) is also called Saint Sophia. Today, Hagia Sophia (Ayasofya in Turkish, Hagia Sophia in English) is a museum. Ayasofia (Hagia Sophia) (25 photos)
Hagia Sophia was ordered by Emperor Justinian I and built between 532 and 537. This Christian Church was transformed into a mosque by the Turks in 1453....
Blue Mosque (Sultan Ahmed Mosque) - The Blue Mosque (built 1609-1616) is in the historical Sultanahmet, in front of Hagia Sophia. Note Sultan Ahmed Mosque is the only one with six minarets and is also called the Blue Mosque for the blue tiles used in interior decoration. Blue Mosque (Sultan Ahmed Mosque) (16 photos)
The Blue Mosque (built 1609-1616) is in the historical Sultanahmet, in front of Hagia Sophia. Note Sultan Ahmed Mosque is the only one with six minarets and...
Basilica Cistern (Yerebatan Saray) - The Basilica Cistern is a magic underground where visitors walk on elevated walkways in the midst of great columns and light effects. In ancient times this huge room was completely filled with water. The Basilica Cistern (Yerebatan Saray) was built by Emperor Justinian in the 6th century AD, when the Romans dug a hole 25 meters and built a tank of 138 x 64 meters with 336 columns. Basilica Cistern (Yerebatan Saray) (22 photos)
The Basilica Cistern is a magic underground where visitors walk on elevated walkways in the midst of great columns and light effects. In ancient times this huge...
Do and See in Istanbul, Hagia Sophia,Blue Mosque

Top 10 Turkey Istanbul - Istanbul, city of wonders and magic places where history, art and culture never cease to amaze visitors. Great masterpieces like the 6th century Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque of the 16th century, the Hippodrome of Constantine make the ancient capital in the world. The historic area of Istanbul was declared World Heritage by UNESCO, including the reasons for the recognition certainly affected by the fact that Istanbul was linked to more than 2000 years to the major political events, religious and artistic. Istanbul historically Byzantium and later Constantinople is in effect the cultural and economic center of Turkey, with its 10 million inhabitants is the largest metropolis in the country. Top 10 Turkey Istanbul (13 photos)
Istanbul, city of wonders and magic places where history, art and culture never cease to...
Bosphorus - The Bosphorus, also known as the Istanbul Strait separates European and Asian continents. The Bosporus is the 'narrowest strait' of the world used for international navigation, its width is between 700 and 3,700 meters long and 30 km. On its shores there are beautiful buildings, palaces, mosques and forts. Two bridges cross connect Europe and Asia. Bosphorus (32 photos)
The Bosphorus, also known as the Istanbul Strait separates European and Asian continents. The Bosporus...
Gulls and birds of Bosphorus - I suggest a cruise on the Bosphorus which requires a whole day ... a peaceful, fresh and fantastic day. The ferries depart from Istanbul Sultanahmet (Golden Horn) in the morning. Gulls and birds of Bosphorus (13 photos)
I suggest a cruise on the Bosphorus which requires a whole day ... a peaceful,...
Istanbul Otogar - Istanbul Otogar ... this International bus terminal is simply the biggest Bus Station I have ever seen. There are 170 offices and gates where thousands of Buses depart daily for Turkish and international destinations. Istanbul Otogar (4 photos)
Istanbul Otogar ... this International bus terminal is simply the biggest Bus Station I have...
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