Sultan Ahmet's great contribution to his capital was this mosque, generally known as the Blue Mosque, as its interiors were decorated with blue tiles. Built between 1609 and 1616, the mosque caused a furor all through the Muslim world when
Just a hop, skip and a jump away from Topkapi Palace, this complex unites an amazing cluster of antiquities from Turkey and across the Middle East. There are three separate zones here: Archaeological Museum, Museum of the Ancient Orient, and
It's said that when the Byzantine Emperor Justinian entered his completed church for the first time in AD 536, he cried out " Radiance to God that I have been judged deserving of such a work. Oh Solomon, I have
The Basilica Cistern is one of Istanbul's most wonderful tourist attractions. This tremendous underground lobby, reminiscent of a royal residence, is supported by 336 columns in 12 rows and once stored the imperial water supply for the Byzantine emperors. The
Before Emperor Justinian constructed the Aya Sofya, he needed to test the building architecture. So, he manufactured this smaller than usual form first. Its original name was the Church of Sergius and Bacchus, but the obvious architectural parallels with the
Seated high above the Sultanahmet area, the Süleymaniye Mosque stands out among Istanbul's tourist sights.It was built for Süleyman the Magnificent by the well-known Ottoman engineer Sinan between 1549 and 75.The interior, framed by a 53-meter-high vault is a remarkable
The lavish and resplendent Dolmabahçe Palace demonstrates the reasonable impact of European embellishment and design on the Ottoman Empire in the nineteenth century. Built by Sultan Abdülmecid I in 1854, it replaced Topkap? Palace as the main residence of the
The old Hippodrome was begun by Septimius Severus in AD 203 and wrapped up by Constantine the Great in AD 330. This was the focal point of Byzantine open life and the scene of awe-inspiring amusements, chariot races and factional
The Grand Bazaar is a popular attraction for many visitors touring Istanbul as it is both a historical center and a place to go shopping. The massive covered market is the world's first shopping mall, taking up an entire city
It is the place to get your foodie fix of lokum Turkish delight, dried normal item, nuts, herbs, and clearly get-up-and-go and it is a great part of the cash that helps to develop it originated from the expenses the
Settle in the royal residence of Ibrahim Pa?a who was Grand Vizier for Sultan Süleyman the spectacular, this historical center attraction for anyone inspired by Ottoman and Islamic art. The cover accumulation in plain view here is immense and is
Potentially the most superbly beautiful mosque in Istanbul, Rüstem Pa?a Mosque is home to the most stunningly saved Iznik tile boards in the city. Sure the Blue Mosque may get all the glory, but it's here - covering both the
This delightful Church also called the Church of St. Saviour of Chora, ay simply outside old Constantinople's city walls. Chora signifies "nation" in Greek. The first Chora Church was probably built here in the 5th century, but what you see now
A major attraction among tourists and historians, Topkapi Palace is located on the first hill of Istanbul. The museum is the palace that was built in the 15th century during the reign of Sultan Mehmed II. It was converted into
The Sile Feneri,is a historical lighthouse still being used, is situated on the western Black Sea drift in the upper east town Sile of Istanbul Province, Turkey. The brick work beacon is based on a cliffy point at Cape ?ile
Intercity Istanbul Park is a motorsports race track in Tuzla, east of Istanbul, Turkey. It opened on 21 August 2005 and has been classified as "the best race track on the planet" by Formula One Chief Executive Bernie Ecclestone. The
