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GOLDEN HORN,
the arm of the Bosphorus and a natural
harbour of the historical peninsula
separating the old and the new parts of
İstanbul where the first colonies
settled during the Byzantine. The
residential area for Byzantine Jews,
Italian traders and other non-muslim
minorities. Drive along the traces of
history at Balat viewing Fener Orthodox
Patriarchate,Metal Church of St. Stephen
the Bulgarian, Ahrida Synagogue, Eyüp
Sultan Mosque, named after the
flagbearer of Prophet Mohammed, a place
to worship and pilgrimage for religious
visitors. 21 kms. long City Walls, the
strongest fortification of the middle
age. -from the bus-
SPICE BAZAAR (Egyptian
Bazaar), mystical smells of
different aromas of various spices.
Shops selling fruits, vegetables,flowers,
fish etc.
BOSPHORUS CRUISE, through the waterway
separating the two continents, Europe
and Asia, with a possibility to take
photographs of marble palaces, ancient
wooden villas of Ottoman architecture
besides modern residentials and
luxurious apartments.
RUMELI FORTRESS
(from the sea/no interior visit),
historical armament built by the
Conqueror to control and protect
Bosphorus. A unique example of military
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