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German Fountain
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Entrance of Blue Mosque |
ST. SOPHIA: Bayzantium largest cathedral, converted to
mosque 1453 by the Ottoman Empire and today open as a museum to
see both religion remains.
BLUE MOSQUE: This mosque
complex, containing Istanbul's only mosque with six minarets was
built by Sedefkar Mehmet Aga for Sultan Ahmed 1st. early 17th
century.
HIPPODROME: Center of sport activities and political events
of the Eastern Roman Empire.
TURKISH & ISLAMIC ARTS
MUSEUM: Display
of arts collections from different civilizations of islam.
GARAND BAZAAR: Famous shopping center worldwide.
Shopping possibilities for carpet, jewellery, leather etc.
TOPKAPI PALACE:
Built between 1475 and 1478 by Mehmet II, Fatih, the conqueror of
Istanbul, served as the residence of the sultan and administrative seat
of the Ottoman Empire for 400 years.
SULEYMANIYE MOSQUE:
Built by
famous architect Sinan at 1557 for Sultan Suleyman, known as Suleyman
The Magnificent. His Tomb is located in the courtyard.
Also seen during the
tour: Galata Bridge, Golden Horn, Leander's Tower.
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Süleymeniye Mosque at night
Grand Bazaar |
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Departure at 9:00 am ends
approximately 5:30
pm
Closed:
Hagia Sophia and Turkish & Islamic Arts Museum on Monday
Replaced with Kariye (St. Savior in Chora) Museum, City
Walls and Yedikule Dungeon (Golden Gate).
Topkapi Palace on Tuesday Replaced with
Archaeological Museum. Grand Covered Bazaar on Sunday.
Book Now!!!
Regular price was 70
Euro
on the net 55 Euro
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