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HAGIA SOPHIA, on
of the greatest marvels of architecture,
constructed as a basilica in the 6th.
century by Eperor Justinian.
BLUE MOSQUE, facing
Hagia Sophia, famous with its blue izmik
tiles and unique with 6 minarets, built
in the name of
Sultan Ahmet.
HIPPODROME, center
of sportie ( chariot rices, athletics)
events and political activities of the
old city. Serpentine Column,
Obelisk of Theodosius and German
Fountain of Wilhelm II. are the
monuments decorating the Hippodrome.
GRAND COVERED BAZAAR,
most attractive shopping center and the
biggest " souk" in the world with
nearly 4000 shops selling antique,
jewellery, gold, carpets, leatherwere
and souvenir.
TOPKAPI PALACE,
imperial residence of Ottoman Sultans
exhibiting Treasury section, Chinese
porcelain, weapons, calligraphy section
etc. (Harem is not included in the
program and visit it due to extra
entrance fee)
RUSTEM PASA MOSQUE,
designed by the court architect Sinan
for the Grand Vizier of Süleyman The
Magnificent. A typical sample of Islamic
architecture amidst the rows of shops
near the Spice Bazaar, famed with its
exquisite and colorful tiles set in
floral and geometric designs. |
