In The Footsteps Of The Sultans

Topkapi Palace

In 1478 by Sultan Murad II. It was built by order of Mehmet. Palace, the main palace of the Sultan of the Ottoman Empire for 25 years has been the home as 400. 19. in the middle of the century, the Sultan's family and new European-style residences to was moved to the Dolmabahçe Palace. Topkapi palace complex “flour” welcome and a part called “the palace is named” private apartments (greeting and a harem as well as it would have fallen. Topkapi Palace, numerous Pavilion, harem, library, and contains the remains of more than 65,000 gun room for display and treasures is one of the world's largest museums. Every year, at least in the Topkapı museum is visited by 2 million people.

The Church Of Hagia Eirene

It is one of the oldest churches in Constantinople and “holy peace”is dedicated. The church in the historical heart of Istanbul, Taksim Square, is located in the first courtyard of Topkapi Palace. 6 the structure. century basilica and a new type of cross-shaped. The narthex of the church, is paved with mosaics from the period of Justinian. Inside, according to legend, there is a sarcophagus with the ruins of Constantine the great. Hagia Sophia, Hagia Sophia has served as the city's main church and is currently the construction of a concert hall is used as.

Sultan Ahmed Mosque

Truly unique structure with 6 minarets, will captivate you with elegance and magnificence. The Turkish sultan, at the behest of Ahmed I. built in 1609 and was completed 7 years later the construction was started only. The best of classical Ottoman architecture in the construction of the Sultan Ahmed Mosque Byzantine and methods were used. Processed with paint the decoration of the mosque Iznik tiles in blue and White has been used. Magnificent and glorious as the Sultan Ahmed Mosque is a mosque there in the world! Each year, approximately 5 million people visit the Sultan Ahmed Mosque is open.

Hippodrome Square

From the Byzantine period, is a unique monument. The Hippodrome was built in 203 and here horse races were organized. 15-16. made in the centuries, Topkapi Palace and the Blue Mosque to the foundation of Ibrahim Pasha and was gradually dismantled. Today, the racecourse, Meydan-and serves as a parking area, in the middle of the square columns, obelisks, and II. Abdülhamid and German as a gift to the city fountain.

Ibrahim Pasha Palace

The great vizier of the Ottoman Empire, the sister of Khadijah Ibrahim Pasha of Sultan Süleyman the Magnificent was built there in honor of the wife. Today, the House opened in 1938, the Turkish and Islamic Art Museum. The museum, showing the richness of Eastern culture, jewelry, guns, everyday items, ceramic jewelry made from old manuscripts and books presents. The museum, which has a great value that works in 1984, he received the prize of the Council of Europe and UNESCO award in 1985.

Hürrem Sultan Hamamı

In the heart of Istanbul, Sultanahmet Square adorning the legendary historic bathhouse. Building, the age of Sultan Süleyman by his order, and he is actually 16. it was built in the century.