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Combination of tours Istanbul Classics & Ottoman Relics
Tour of "Sultan
Ahmet Center", the heart of "Old
City" from where the Byzantine and
Ottoman Empires were ruled. St. Sophia, One of the greatest marvels
of architecture, constructed as a basilica in the 6th. century by Emperor
Justinian. Blue Mosque, Facing St. Sophia, famous with its blue Iznik
tiles and unique with 6 minarets, built in the name of Sultan Ahmet.
Hippodrome, Center of sportive (chariot races, athletics) events and
political activities of the old city. Serpentine Column, Obelisk Of
Theodosius, and German Fountain of Wilhelm II. are the monuments decorating
Hippodrome. Grand Covered Bazaar, most attractive shopping center and
the biggest "souk" in the world with nearly 4000 shops selling
antiques, jewellery, gold, carpets, leatherware and souvenir.
Topkapi Palace, Imperial residence of Ottoman Sultans exhibiting imperial
trasury, Chinese porcelain, weapons, calligraphy section etc.,
Suleymaniye Mosque, Masterpiece of Sinan, the chief architect of the
Ottoman Empire, built in the name of Suleiman The Magnificent during
16th. century, considered as the best amongst the imperial mosques.
(Price:50$)
