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Museums in Istanbul

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Although it also has very interesting carvings of the Hittite Empires and the Ottoman Empire, the most striking feature of this mu

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

Harbors in Istanbul

Uskudar

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Taking the ferry from Eminönü to Üsküdar (on the Asian side, just in front of the Golden Horn), walk south, with the sea always on

Of Cultural Interest in Istanbul

Cibali District

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The surroundings of the Little Saint Sophia give a very rough idea of what "real" life in Istanbul is like. The surrounding hous

Harbors in Istanbul

Eminönü Ferryboat Docks

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It's worth missing your ferry and to wait (with the Turks) for the next one (about half an hour) as all the "station" smells like

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

Of Cultural Interest in Istanbul

Hagia Sophia Ablution Fountain

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In 1453 Ehmet the Conqueror converted Hagia Sophia mosque, the hitherto most important church in Christendom. Small "reforms" were

Of Cultural Interest in Istanbul

Swimming Pool and Kiosks of Topkapi

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A quieter place with a serene beauty. Right at the end, in the courtyard of Topkapi, find your dream pool and the Baghdad and Reva

Universities in Istanbul

Istanbul University

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Of Cultural Interest in Istanbul

Istanbul Metro

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The metro of Istanbul is a very good option to travel around the city. It is an inexpensive, clean and a pretty quick method of tr

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

Of Cultural Interest in Istanbul

Library of Ahmed III

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Built in 1719, this beautiful library still has the cabinets where the Sultan's valuable books were stored. It's one of the many "

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

Museums in Istanbul

Rahmi M. Koç Museum

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This interesting museum is on the banks of the Golden Horn. The easiest way to access it is to get off at the ferry station Sütlüc

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

Things to do in Istanbul

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