HAGIA 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.
BLUE 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 deceration 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.
TOPKAPI PALACE
The great palace of the Otoman sultans from the 15th to the 19th centuries housing
an exguisite collection of cyrstal,silver,and Chinese porcelain,robes worn by
the sultans and their families,the famous jewels of the Imperial Treasury,miniatures,the
holy Mante;ensrining relics of the Prophet Mohammed.
SULEYMANIYE MOSQUE
The mosque of Süleyman the Magnificent was built between 1550 and 1557 by
the fomous architect Sinan whouse wish was to surpass the buiders of St. Sophia
which is conspicuous from its great size, emphasized by the four minarets rising
one from each corner of the courtyard.
P.P. 50 EURO
*All above rates are per person and including transportations,lunch, museum entrances,
professional guide, taxes.