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HALF DAY CLASICAL ISTANBUL TOUR |
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Starts @ 09:00 Finishes @
12:30 |
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* Hagi Sophia museum
* Blue mosque
* Hipodromme
* Grand Coverd Bazzar
* Turkish and Islamic Art Museum |
A little history of the sights
Hagia Sophia, one of the greatest
marvels of architecture, constructed as a basilica in the
6th century by Emperor Justinian. It has been nominated as
the 8th wonder of the world by historians.
Blue Mosque, facing Hagia Sophia, famous with its blue Iznik
tiles and unique with 6 minarets, built between 1609 and
1616 in the name of Sultan Ahmet 1 by Sedefkar Mehmet Aga,
who was one of Sinan’ s apprentices.
The Blue Mosque: Dating from the 17th century, an architectural masterpiece famed for its exquisite blue tiles and six elegant minarets.
Hippodrome, the center of sportive (chariot races,
athletics) events and political activities of the old city
where held. Egyptian Obelisk, Serpentine Column Constantine
Column and German Fountain of Wilhelm II are the monuments
decorating Hippodrome. The Museum of
Turkish and Islamic Arts, The former palace of Ibrahim
Pasha, it now exhibits an extensive collection of nomadic
art and ethnography, providing a rich glimpse into the
traditional Turkish lifestyle.
Grand Covered Bazaar, Most attractive shopping center
and biggest "souk" in the world with nearly 4000 shops
selling antiques, jewelry, gold, carpets, leatherwear and
souvenirs.
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