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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. (Price
: 25$)
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