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Sultanahmet (Old City) Tour
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Tour of "Sultan Ahmet Center", the heart of the "Old City" from where the Byzantine and Ottoman Empires were ruled.
Hagia (St.) Sophia, one of the greatest marvels of architecture, constructed as a basilica in the 6th century by Emperor Justinian.
Blue Mosque, facing Hagia Sophia, famous with its blue Iznik tiles and unique with 6 minarets, built in the name of Sultan Ahmet.
Hippodrome,
center of sportive (chariot races, athletics) events and political
activities of the old city. Obelisk of Theodosius, Serpentine Column,
German Fountain of Wilhelm II are the monuments decorating Hippodrome.
Grand Covered Bazaar,
Most attractive shopping center and biggest "souk" in the world with
nearly 4000 shops selling antiques, jewellery, gold, carpets,
leatherware and souvenirs.
Topkapi Palace, Imperial residence of Ottoman Sultans exhibiting Chinese porcelain, weapons, calligraphy section etc...
Suleymaniye Mosque,
masterpiece of Sinan, the chief architect of the Ottoman Empire, built
in the name of Suleyman The Magnificent during the 16th. century,
considered as the best amongst the imperial mosques.
SPICE BAZAAR(Egyptian Bazaar): The air here is filled
with the enticing aromas of cinnamon, caraway, saffron, mint, thyme and
every other concievable herb and spice.