Historical Places
Tarihi Yerler
This palace was built in the mid 1800s to replace an earlier structure that was made of wood. The new palace incorporated sixteen separate buildings with stables, a flour mill and a clock tower among them.
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Dolmabahce Palace
Dolmabahçe CaddesiThis palace was built in the mid 1800s to replace an earlier structure that was made of wood. The new palace incorporated sixteen separate buildings with stables, a flour mill and a clock tower among them.
According to Turkish legend, a princess was locked in this tower to protect her from being bitten by a snake. Over the years the tower has been used as a customs station, lighthouse and a residence for retired naval officers.
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Kız Kulesi
Üsküdar Harem Sahil YoluAccording to Turkish legend, a princess was locked in this tower to protect her from being bitten by a snake. Over the years the tower has been used as a customs station, lighthouse and a residence for retired naval officers.
Anatolian Fortress
This three-towered fortress was built in 1452 on the Bosphorus to protect the narrow waterway from advancing ships.
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Rumelihisarı
Yahya Kemal CaddesiThis three-towered fortress was built in 1452 on the Bosphorus to protect the narrow waterway from advancing ships.
Yoros Castle
No:3 Fener YoluBuilt in 500 A.D., Galata Tower is one of the dominating landmarks of Istanbul. It was used as a watchtower to help defend the city.
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Galata
Built in 500 A.D., Galata Tower is one of the dominating landmarks of Istanbul. It was used as a watchtower to help defend the city.
The Basilica Cistern is the largest of several hundred ancient cisterns beneath the city that provided a water filtration system for the buildings nearby. This underground chamber measures approximately 138 meters (453 ft) by 64.6 meters (212 ft) and is capable of holding 80,000 cubic meters (2,800,000 cu ft) of water. The ceiling is supported by 336 marble columns.
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Basilica Cistern
1/3 Yerebatan Cd.The Basilica Cistern is the largest of several hundred ancient cisterns beneath the city that provided a water filtration system for the buildings nearby. This underground chamber measures approximately 138 meters (453 ft) by 64.6 meters (212 ft) and is capable of holding 80,000 cubic meters (2,800,000 cu ft) of water. The ceiling is supported by 336 marble columns.
(Blue Mosque)
Built between 1609-1616, this impressive mosque has six minarets. Why is it called "Blue Mosque?" There are two stories: the first, more common one is that the interior is covered in Blue İznik tiles. The second is: many years ago, ancient sailors who sailed by the mosque on the Marmara Sea saw the blue colors of the sea reflected in the mosque.
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The Blue Mosque
No:10 Atmeydanı Cd.(Blue Mosque)
Built between 1609-1616, this impressive mosque has six minarets. Why is it called "Blue Mosque?" There are two stories: the first, more common one is that the interior is covered in Blue İznik tiles. The second is: many years ago, ancient sailors who sailed by the mosque on the Marmara Sea saw the blue colors of the sea reflected in the mosque.
This summer residence of the Sultans was also used to house foreign heads of state visiting the Ottoman capital. Several palaces had been built and demolished at this site over the years. The present structure was built between 1861-1865 and has six staterooms and 26 smaller rooms.
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Beylerbeyi Palace Historic Tunnel
Abdullahağa CaddesiThis summer residence of the Sultans was also used to house foreign heads of state visiting the Ottoman capital. Several palaces had been built and demolished at this site over the years. The present structure was built between 1861-1865 and has six staterooms and 26 smaller rooms.
Haydarpasa Limani
Anadolu Kavağı
Beyazıt
Kamondo Stairs
NO:10 Bankalar Cd.Zeyrek Mosque
2 İbadethane Sk.Sent Antuan Kilisesi
171 İstiklal Cd.St. Esprit Cathedral
127/A Cumhuriyet Cd.Neve Shalom Synagogue
No:61 Büyük Hendek Cd.Yenikapi Mevlevihanesi
Adile Sultan Palace
No : 12 Vaniköy CdBeyazıt Tower
1001 Direk Cistern
Aya Kiryaki Kilisesi
15 Kadırga Limanı Cad.Saint Pierre Church
Armenian Church of Surp Takavor
44-1 Mukadderhane Cd.Vosgeperan Armenian Catholic Church
6 Ana Çeşmesi Sk.French Palace
ETZ Ahayim Synagogue
6 Muallim Naci Cd.Bahariye Mevlevihanesi
Bahariye CaddesiEminönü
Galata Bridge
Galata Köprüsü