Standing tall and proud against the old city skyline is the New Mosque or Yeni Valide Camii, a traditional Ottoman style imperial mosque. This impressive structure is a major landmark of Istanbul, located in Eminonu, Istanbul, on the Golden Horn. Learn more about the history of the New Mosque and appropriate protocol for visitors.
Across the Galata bridge and a short walk brings visitors to the great tower built by the Genoese in 1348 A.D., Galata Tower (Galata Kulesi). This dominating structure is one of the major landmarks of Istanbul, once Constantinople, the center of the civilized world. Enter the tower and walk to the top of this medieval stone structure in the Galata or Karakoy quarter of Istanbul. Get the inside scoop on all of the necessary details for accessing Galata Tower as part of your itinerary.
Standing tall and proud against the old city skyline is the New Mosque or Yeni Valide Camii, a traditional Ottoman style imperial mosque. This impressive structure is a major landmark of Istanbul, located in Eminonu, Istanbul, on the Golden Horn. Learn more about the history of the New Mosque and appropriate protocol for visitors.
Standing tall and proud against the old city skyline is the New Mosque or Yeni Valide Camii, a traditional Ottoman style imperial mosque. This impressive structure is a major landmark of Istanbul, located in Eminonu, Istanbul, on the Golden Horn. Learn more about the history of the New Mosque and appropriate protocol for visitors.
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Considered by many as one of the world’s most magnificent Byzantine structures, the Hagia Sophia is known by many names including the Church of Divine Wisdom, Sancta Sophia, and the Church of the Holy Wisdom. This incredible Istanbul museum features some of Turkey’s most prized historical relics, tombs, and mosaics set amid its striking architecture that take you back in time, where you can literally feel the rich history of this revered Istanbul landmark.
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An impressive structure within the grounds of the Topkapi Palace is the Hagia Irene, an Eastern Orthodox Church with its beginnings going back to the time of Constantine. It has byzantine elements and is one of the most important Istanbul churches, especially from a historical standpoint. This landmark of Istanbul and early Christianity during the era of Constantine is found sequestered in the outer courtyard of today’s Topkapi Palace. Discover more about the Hagia Irene Museum today.
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Centrally in Sultanahmet area of the Historic Peninsula, Sura Hagia Sophia Hotel features a sit-down restaurant, a buffet restaurant and a bar. The hotel has an outdoor swimming pool and a lovely garden. Free Wi-Fi access is available.
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This luxurious hotel is centrally in Sultanahmet district, surrounded by major cultural landmarks of the old city. The hotel has stylish rooms with free Wi-Fi, next to Basilica Cistern and 80 m from Hagia Sophia.
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Located conveniently in Sirkeci, just 31 m from Sirkeci Tram Station, Empire Suite Hotel has a restaurant and a sauna. Free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour front desk are available in the property.
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