Tour of “ Sultan Ahmet Center ”,
the heart of the “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. |
