Guidebook for Istanbul
Sightseeing
Firstly church in 1204, and became a mosque in the 15th century. Since 1935, museum! Don't miss the excellent mosaics and atmosphere.
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Hagia Sophia
No:1 Ayasofya MeydanıFirstly church in 1204, and became a mosque in the 15th century. Since 1935, museum! Don't miss the excellent mosaics and atmosphere.
Lavishly decorated, with four courts of increasing grandeur. Both Islamic and Christian relics, rugs, porcelain. Belongins of Prophet Muhammed
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Topkapı Palace
Topkapı SarayıLavishly decorated, with four courts of increasing grandeur. Both Islamic and Christian relics, rugs, porcelain. Belongins of Prophet Muhammed
access to the interior is not allowed unless you have a ticket to the classical music concerts sometimes taking place inside the building.
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Hagia Irene
1 Topkapı Sarayıaccess to the interior is not allowed unless you have a ticket to the classical music concerts sometimes taking place inside the building.
With its six minarets and sweeping architecture the Sultanahmet or 'Blue' Mosque impresses from the outside
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Mesquita Azul
No:10 Atmeydanı Cd.With its six minarets and sweeping architecture the Sultanahmet or 'Blue' Mosque impresses from the outside
Everything Else
A giant underground cistern built by Justinian in 532 to provide water to the city in cases of siege.The statues of Medussa are impressive.
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Cisterna da Basílica
1/3 Yerebatan Cd.A giant underground cistern built by Justinian in 532 to provide water to the city in cases of siege.The statues of Medussa are impressive.
A must see! One of the best, including a great collection of Sumerian tablets, pieces of the wall of Babylon and Roman marble statues
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Museus Arqueológicos de Istambul
A must see! One of the best, including a great collection of Sumerian tablets, pieces of the wall of Babylon and Roman marble statues
this is 1000 year old Byzantine church, an example of a church somewhat out of the traditional center, but is an absolute must see with precious mosaics and a captivating mood inside.
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Igreja de São Salvador em Chora
18 Kariye Cami Sk.this is 1000 year old Byzantine church, an example of a church somewhat out of the traditional center, but is an absolute must see with precious mosaics and a captivating mood inside.
Food Scene
Asitane specializes in traditional Ottoman cuisine, based on meticulously researched recipes used in the royal palaces of the Ottoman empire.
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Asitane Restaurant
No:6 Kariye Cami Sk.Asitane specializes in traditional Ottoman cuisine, based on meticulously researched recipes used in the royal palaces of the Ottoman empire.