2 Days in Istanbul
PLACES TO SEE
HAGIA SOPHIA
Hagia Sophia is a special and important monument located in Sultanahmet, Istanbul's Historical Peninsula. It is located in the square with the same name. It is among the works accepted as a symbol in world history and architecture.Hagia Sophia means "Holy Wisdom". Because of its meaning, Emperor Justinian gave this name to the church.
TOPKAPI PALACE
History of Topkapi Palace, 1460; The history of the museum begins on April 3, 1924. Topkapi Palace, which was started to be built in 1460 after the Ottoman army under the command of Fatih Sultan Mehmet conquered Istanbul in 1453, was completed in 1478 and during the 400 years that passed with Fatih Sultan Mehmet, until the thirty-first sultan Sultan Abdulmecit, the Ottoman administration, treasury, It became a center of education and art. It hosted the Ottoman sultans until the middle of the 19th century.
BLUE MOSQUE
One of the most fascinating parts of Istanbul's silhouette, the Blue Mosque is also one of the most important symbols of Istanbul. It's not just its imposing appearance that makes it so fascinating. The Blue Mosque has many features that distinguish it from others, such as being the first mosque to be built with 6 minarets. In this article, we will share with you the history of the Blue Mosque, which is admired by everyone who visits Istanbul. Here is the important history of Istanbul's pupil!
GRAND BAZAAR
From 1460, when Fatih Sultan Mehmet started its construction, to the 1990s, the Grand Bazaar was an important shopping place in the life of Istanbulites. When a special gift was bought for a valuable person, when a house was being furnished or when there was a need for something that is not easily available in the market, the Grand Bazaar would come to mind first. Even today, it is the largest historical covered bazaar in the world with 4,000 shops, 500 stalls and 21 gates.
HIPPODROME
The Roman circus, known as the Hippodrome in the Byzantine period and the Horse Square in the Ottoman period, is located in Sultanahmet Square. The magnificent Hippodrome, whose ruins are found today, was built by Constantine the Great in the 4th century. Magnificent works were brought to the Hippodrome by the Emperor Constantine the Great. While the population of Istanbul was 400,000, the Hippodrome, which is 480 meters long and 117 meters wide, had a capacity of 100,000 people..
HURREM SULTAN HAMAM
The Hürrem Sultan Hamam in Istanbul was designed and built by Mimar Sinan, the chief architect of the Ottoman Empire. It was built in the 16th century (1556-1557 AD) at the request of Hürrem Sultan (Roxelana), the wife of Suleiman the Magnificent. It was built between the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia where the old Zeuxippus (100-200 AD) baths were located. The area is also particularly important as the site of the Temple of Zeus once.
GERMAN FOUNTAIN
The German Fountain will definitely attract your attention with its different architectural structure when you come to Sultanahmet Square.The German Fountain was built by the Prussian King and German Emperor Wilhelm II in memory of his second visit to the Ottoman Empire in 1898. The years when the fountain was built coincide with the periods when Wilhelm and Abdulhamid were in close relationship due to the strategic partnership. When the German Fountain was built, it was presented as a symbol of friendship between the two countries.
CEMBERLİTAS
The Çemberlitaş Column, located on one of the seven hills of the Historical Peninsula in Istanbul, is almost as old as the history of Istanbul. This monumental column, which was erected right in the middle of the great Konstantinos Forum during the period when it was built, is the only work remaining from the forum today.
BOSPHORUS
The Bosphorus, one of the rare examples of its magical atmosphere, unique beauty and the location where Asia and Europe meet, is among the indispensable location of both tourism and trade. The Bosphorus, a world-famous iconic landmark, has interesting stories and information to discover, as well as its external beauty.
DOLMABAHCE PALACE
Dolmabahçe Palace, one of the magnificent works of Istanbul, is located in the perfect region of the Bosphorus. Even today, when you look at Dolmabahçe Palace, it is still the focus of attention with its magnificent state.If you are living in Istanbul or if you are going to visit Istanbul for touristic purposes, you should definitely stop by Dolmabahçe Palace.
MAIDEN’S TOWER
The tower, whose history goes back 2,500 years, has been challenging the past for centuries with its magnificent architecture. Being one of the most visited places in Istanbul with its 360-degree panoramic view, the Maiden's Tower welcomes its visitors as a restaurant-museum after being used for different purposes for centuries.
SULEYMANIYE MOSQUE
The Süleymaniye Mosque, located in the Fatih district of Istanbul, is of great religious importance. The mosque draws attention with its proximity to the Spice Bazaar and the Grand Bazaar. It is one of the important architectural structures built during the Ottoman Empire period.Süleymaniye Mosque, whose construction started in 1550, was presented to the public in 1557. The construction order of the mosque was given by Suleiman the Magnificent himself. Suleymaniye Mosque is popularly known as "the mosque that will not be destroyed forever".
BOSPHORUS BRIDGE
The Bosporus, or Bosporus with its historical name, is a strait and international waterway that separates the continents of Asia and Europe and connects the Marmara Sea and the Black Sea. The Bosphorus runs in a general northeast-southwest direction and divides the city of Istanbul into the European Side and the Anatolian Side
SPICE BAZAAR
The air here is filled with the enticing aromas of cinnamon, caraway, saffron, mint, thyme and every other conceivable herb and spice.
RUMELI CASTLE 
