Walking tour of the Old Town - Day one in Istanbul

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Places to visit: Hippodrome Square, Hagia Sophia Temple, Blue Mosque, Basilica Cistern, Topkapi Palace, Galata Bridge, New Mosque, Egyptian Bazaar (Spice Market).

The Old City tour includes architectural monuments from the Byzantine Empire, when Constantinople was the capital of New Rome, as well as the heyday of the Ottoman Empire. Fascinating stories and legends from the lives of the emperors of Byzantium and the Ottoman period, as well as events from the life of ordinary people of that time will take you on a fascinating journey and make your trip to Istanbul pleasant and unforgettable.

Hagia Sophia is one of the symbols of Istanbul. The cathedral was built in 324-337 under the Byzantine emperor Constantine.

The 6-minaret mosque of Sultan Ahmed, which was built in 1609, is called the Blue Mosque. Why it is so called and the answers to other questions you will get on this tour.

The famous Topkapi Palace was built on the orders of the conqueror of Istanbul Sultan Mahmed II. His followers lived there for 400 years until they moved to a new residence, the Dolmabahce Palace.

Hippodrome. The largest revolt of the united Venetians and Prasins, which was called the Nika Rebellion, occurred during the reign of Emperor Justinian in 532. As a result, Constantinople was significantly destroyed and more than 35,000 people were killed in the suppression of the uprising.

Saying that Istanbul is a city of contrasts, it is time to remember not only the architecture, but also the names. The Basilica Cistern is a vivid example of how household and sublime can meet in one name. But the name is quite consistent with the object that was assigned. The Basilica Cistern is an ancient underground reservoir.

Galata Bridge, connecting the shores of the Golden Horn Bay, is one of the most famous sights of Istanbul. It is located opposite the New Mosque, representing a unique structure of two floors. The first is designed for a rich leisure and is equipped with various restaurants where you can taste a variety of dishes. The upper part of the bridge is used for road and tram traffic. The total length of the structure is 484 meters with a width of 42 meters. The central part is diluted. Most tourists come here to admire the stunning views of the Bosphorus, the Bosphorus Bridge, the Golden Horn Bay and the Old and New Towns from the bridge.

The new Yeni Cami Mosque is one of the largest mosques in Istanbul. The mosque is located in the old part of the city, in the Eminönü district, near the Galata Bridge. Two steps from the mosque is the Egyptian Bazaar.

Egyptian Bazaar (Spice Market). The Egyptian Bazaar is also known as the Spice Market. It is the second largest market in Istanbul after the Grand Bazaar. The Egyptian market is located in the old part of Istanbul, in the Eminönü district. There are about 80 shops on its territory. In the bazaar you can buy all sorts of spices, spices and medicinal herbs. In the shops of the bazaar for the sale of spices, you can buy bags with spices, ready-made, as well as by weight. At the bazaar, you can buy basturma (smoked, dried meat), cheeses, jams, Turkish lokum, bath urine from natural fibers, delicacies from dried fruits, incense in miniature bottles.

TÜRSAB NO 11656

License number 11656

ZAGAR TOUR