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ST. SOPHIA
This ancient basilica, built by Constantine the Great in the 4th century
and reconstructed by Justinian in the 6th century, is one of the
architectural marvels of all time.
SULTANAHMET IMPERIAL MOSQUE Across from St. Sophia built in the
16th century by the architect Mehmet, is known as the BLUE MOSQUE
because of its magnificent interior decoration of blue Iznik tiles.
HIPPODROME Ancient Hippodrome, the scene of chariot races, with
the three monuments; the Obelisk of Theodosius, the bronze Serpentine
Column and the Column of Constantine.
GRAND COVER BAZAAR In this labyrinth of streets and passages are
more then 4,000 shops with each trade having its own area: the
goldsmiths' street, the carpet sellers, Turkish arts and crafts, such as
handpainted ceramic plates, hand-honed copperware, brassware and trays,
water ewers, onyx-ware and meerschaum pipes.
INCLUDED
Guidence, Entrance Fees,Transfer from/to hotels within city (European
side only).
GENERAL INFORMATION
& CONDITIONS
We
kindly request our guests to be ready 10 minutes before departure time,
%30 discount for children below the age 7, free for the ages 0-2.
CLOSED
Hagia Sophia on Monday Replaced with Underground CisternGrand
Covered Bazaar on Sunday. |