4 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 
ISTIKLAL AVENUE
Istiklal Street is one of the first places that come to mind when Istanbul Taksim is mentioned. It is surrounded by historical embassy buildings, which are open only to pedestrians, where nostalgic trams operate, and which were allocated to consulates in the Republic period, and it is approximately 1.5 km. long Istiklal Street is also the most popular street in Istanbul. The street, which was once called Grande Rue de Pera, is located in Beyoğlu district. It is also the most popular culture and art center in Istanbul.
GALATA TOWER
For Istanbulites, Galata Tower is like the pole star in the sky: Galata Tower is the permanent guardian of Istanbul, which we look for every time we get on the ferry, serves as a compass when we are on the sides of Tünel and Karaköy, and whose existence we liken to our personal life struggle for centuries without crushing itself in the silhouette of Istanbul turning into a garbage dump.
TAKSIM SQUARE
Taksim, which surrounds Taksim Square where the Republic Monument is located, is always a lively nightlife, shopping and restaurant district. Nostalgic trams make trips along Istiklal Avenue, which is closed to vehicle traffic.
CİCEK PASAJI
Çiçek Passage is a historical passage established in 1876 on the plot of the Naum Theater, which was destroyed by the Great Beyoğlu Fire, located on Istiklal Avenue in Beyoğlu, Istanbul
ST.ANTUAN CHURCH
St. The Antoine Catholic Church is the largest Catholic Church in Istanbul and the largest congregation. It is located on the left side on Istiklal Street in Beyoğlu on the way from Galatasaray to Tünel
TUNEL
The Tunnel Square, which is integrated with historical buildings, connects you to Galata with the second oldest metro in the world. At that time, the tram salutes in its most nostalgic form.
KARAKOY
Karaköy is a lively district by the harbor, where unusual cafes are intertwined with neighborhood bakeries and family businesses. Decorated with street art, there are studios and boutiques of young fashion designers in Ottoman-era buildings. In Istanbul Modern, which used to serve as a dry cargo warehouse, you can see contemporary artworks by both Turkish and foreign artists.
CAMLICA HILL
Çamlıca Hill is one of the most popular places among the places to visit in Üskü Dec. About 4 km from Üsküdar. it is possible to enjoy a nice holiday while enjoying the magnificent view of Istanbul on Camlica Hill, which is located on a 260-meter hill on the ridges. Especially on the weekend, it is very ideal for breakfast and dinner in a beautiful place with a view.
CAMLICA MOSQUE
Çamlıca Mosque is a mosque located in Istanbul, Turkey. Marched May 29, 2013 in Çamlıca, Üsküdar and inaugurated on May 3, 2019, the mosque is the largest mosque in the history of the republic. the mosque with a capacity of 63 thousand people and 6 minarets has an area of 57 thousand 500 square meters.
USKUDAR
In Üsküdar, a large residential area on the Asian side of Istanbul, the flashy Beylerbeyi Palace is located just under the Bosphorus Bridge. The Kuzguncuk neighborhood in the greenery offers a quiet and town-style environment. In the area close to the ferry piers in the busy coastal area, there is the domed Mihrimah Sultan Mosque. Offering views of the Maiden's Tower, the cafes offer views of old Istanbul across the Bosphorus.
MIHRIMAH SULTAN MOSQUE
Mihr-i-Mah Sultan Mosque, Mihrimah Sultan Mosque or Iskele Mosque is a mosque built by Mimar Sinan for Mihrimah Sultan, the daughter of Suleyman the Magnificent from Hürrem Sultan, located on the square in the Üsküdar district of Istanbul. It is one of Sinan's early works.
KADIKOY
Kadıköy lahmacun, located on the Asian side of Istanbul, is famous for its lively fish and food Sunday, where foods such as olives and mussels are sold. There are indie boutiques, popular cafes and Anatolian restaurants in buildings decorated with colorful street art on winding streets. A view of the Marmara Sea and Sultanahmet is visible from the shores of the Moda district.
BAHARIYE AVENUE
Bahariye Street, known as the Istiklal of the Anatolian Side, is the busiest street of the pedestrianized Kadikoy, which is on the verge of becoming the art, culture and youth center of Istanbul with its stylish shops, delicious breakfasts, bars, taverns and tourist attractions.
MODA
A unique neighborhood in Istanbul with its proximity to the sea, tree-lined streets, historical mansions! Fashion... This beautiful district, which is seriously attracted by Istanbulites today, also has a very interesting history.
