|
Tour of " Sultanahmet
Center", the heart of the "old
City" from where the Byzantine
and Ottoman Empires were ruled.
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. |
