Çemberlitaş is a historic neighborhood in the old city of Istanbul, stretching along the Divan Yolu, an ancient road dating back to the Roman period. In this area,…
The Blue Mosque (Sultan Ahmet Camii) is one of the Turkey’s most magnificent landmarks and a must-see for anyone visiting Istanbul. Set in Sultanahmet — the heart of…
The Museum of Turkish and Islamic Arts (Türk ve İslam Eserleri Müzesi) is among Istanbul’s premier museums. It occupies a historic site on the Hippodrome in Sultanahmet, placing…
The Tomb of Ahmed I (I. Ahmed Türbesi) lies just off the Hippodrome and close to the Blue Mosque in the Sultanahmet quarter of Istanbul — part of…
Sultanahmet is the heart of old Constantinople. This UNESCO World Heritage listed area contains the most important historic sites in Istanbul.
Hagia Sophia is one of the most magnificent structures ever built. The building, with an interior full of priceless Byzantine mosaics and Islamic artwork, is part of Istanbul’s UNESCO World Heritage listing.
