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Istanbul is like an ocean. When you enter it, you embark on an endless journey. We will list the important places of Istanbul and the links to our related articles. I hope this listing will make you understand how big a city Istanbul is.
The historical bazaars in Istanbul were built to help with the expenses of a mosque. The very famous bazaars in Istanbul are the Spice Bazaar and the Grand Bazaar. If you have the opportunity, we recommend you to visit two bazaars. But even if you can't do that, you should visit at least one.
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Beyazit is the most populated place of the historical peninsula. Thousands of people go from one place to another for a purpose. If you have come to Istanbul with the aim of discovering Beyazıt, my article in which I shared my information about Beyazıt with the link below will be able to guide you.
Although Laleli and Aksaray seem to be a place where mostly hotels and wholesale textile companies are located, they contain some important details that are overlooked. You can read our article about them at the link below.
While the Süleymaniye Mosque was already a famous building, it has recently become even more popular with the magnificent century TV series. This mosque, which was built by the most famous architect of the period, Mimar Sinan, by the order of Suleiman the Magnificent, is truly magnificent. Instead of beautifying it easily with tiles and ceramics like the Blue Mosque, a simpler decoration was made..Thanks to the location of the Suleymaniye Mosque, you can see the most beautiful view of Istanbul.In addition, the bath next to the Suleymaniye Mosque is the only Turkish bath that serves couples. In other historical baths, it is divided into women's section and men's section.
The important feature that enriches Istanbul throughout history is undoubtedly that it has a natural harbor like the Golden Horn. For this reason, people have lived in many districts around the Golden Horn throughout history. These are the most famous districts, the Fener Balat Ayvansaray, which has become famous in the media and TV shows with its colorful houses in recent years. In our articles below, we tried to talk about the important things you can see in Fener, Balat, please read it.
Eyup al-Ansari, one of the Companions of the Prophet Muhammad, came to Istanbul to realize the Conquest of Istanbul, which was mentioned in the hadith of the Prophet Muhammad, and was martyred in Istanbul. During the conquest of Istanbul in the 15th century, the tomb of Eyüp el Ansar was found by Akşemsettin, Fatih's teacher. Akşemsettin encouraged Fatih Sultan Mehmet after saying "Eyup el Ensari did not think of returning in his old state and he was martyred here. You should be a martyr here like him". No matter what it cost, he did not stop conquering Istanbul. And he conquered Istanbul. Thereupon, Fatih Sultan Mehmet had a tomb and mosque built in the name of Eyüp el Ensari.In addition, the area around this mosque was considered a holy place. Throughout Ottoman history, the sword-wielding ceremonies of Ottoman sultans were held in Eyup Sultan Mosque.In addition, Muslims who wanted to be buried in this holy place were used as a cemetery around the mosque throughout the Ottoman history.
The place where you can see the most beautiful view of the Golden Horn is undoubtedly Pier Lotti Hill.The place where you can see the most beautiful view of the Golden Horn is undoubtedly Pier Lotti Hill. There are three options for going to the pier lotti cafeteria. First of all, you can go with your private car. Secondly, you can reach the hill by the ramp from the cemetery next to the Eyup Sultan Mosque. Thirdly, you can reach Pier Lotti cafe above these tombs with the cable car operated by Istanbul Municipality.If you arrive at the pier lotti hill in the same way, you will say "it was worth it" after the view you will see for the expense or energy you will make.According to the story, Pier Lotti, a French naval officer, used to meet his lover Aziyade on this hill and drink Turkish coffee. Like these lovers, you can drink your Turkish coffee at the pier lotti cafe with the view of the Golden Horn.
Istanbul is undoubtedly the most famous Taksim Square.This place, which seems like a dead place very early in the morning, becomes a place where young people flock in the afternoon. At night, it turns into a bright place. Most people who come to Taksim square first take a souvenir photo with the Republic Monument. Afterwards, they head towards Istiklal Street, which is the most crowded street of Istanbul. There are many buildings built in the 19th century on Istiklal Street, on the right and on the left, through which the nostalgic tram passes.In the buildings on the right and left, you can see restaurants where you can find all kinds of Turkish food, cafes, movie theaters, shopping stores and consulate buildings of some countries. You can explore Istiklal Street without getting lost by following the Nostalgic Tram. The end of the road will bring you to the world's second oldest tunnel.
If you ask us a question, "Tell me a place so I can see all of Istanbul from there". The answer to this question will definitely be Galata Tower. It is possible to see every corner of Istanbul from this tower, which is approximately 65 meters high. But if you are afraid of heights this is not the place for you.Climbing the Galata Tower is chargeable. If you have a Museum pass, you can use it at the entrance of Galata Tower. You can read the details about the museum pass in our Frequently Asked Questions article.
Galata Tower Ticket fee (2023) 350 Turkish Lİras
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