Istanbul - Old city, combination tour
Topkapi Palace was residence of Ottoman Sultans, where imperial treasury, sacred Islamic relics that belongs to prophet mohammed and his followers are in exhibition. See the most precious jewellery exhibition of Ottoman dynasty in it. See the bedroom of sultans and learn about secret life of them with women in their harems.
Hagia Irene Church
This church was built for the peace of the city. And it was never covered to a mosque for such reasons during the Ottoman period.
Hagia Sophia is the 4. biggest church in the world. Construction dates back to the 4th century and it was choosen as the 2. Best engineering structure of human history by BBC.
Blue Mosque is the best interior designed mosque in ottoman architecture with its 20.000 pieces Iznik tiles. It is unique with its 6 minarets
Hippodrome is the center of byzantine entertainment where 30,000 civillian was killed by order of queen with arrow rain in the inside of it during the nika revolt.
Important to know:
• Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesday. It is replaced with Basilica Cistern
• Fees for the tour take place in 40-45 minutes
Everyday expect Tuesday
• Topkapi Palace
• Hagia Irene Church
• Grand covered Bazaar
• Hippodrome
• Blue Mosque
• Hagia Sophia
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