Istanbul,
which is home to many historical buildings spread over two continents, is one
of the most beautiful cities in the world with its unique texture. Thousands of
local and foreign tourists visit the historical structures of this magnificent
city, which has been the capital of two great empires such as Byzantine and
Ottoman. The historical buildings listed on both sides of the city reflect the
cultural mosaic of Istanbul. In order to explore the historical buildings of
Istanbul, each of which is a symbol in itself, a serious time planning is
required. Check out the list of Istanbul attractions to discover Istanbul's
history and feel the texture of the city.
Hagia
Sophia
It
is necessary to write the Hagia Sophia, the largest cathedral in the world for
a thousand years, in the first place in Istanbul Bosphorus Tour.
The period of time when the magnificent structure, which gained its present
appearance between the years 532-537, was transformed into a mosque by adding
Islamic details, coincides with Istanbul after Ottoman rule. In the garden of
the building, which was turned into a museum upon Atatürk's request, there are graves
of some Ottoman sultans. With the mosaic repairs in Hagia Sophia, plaster
covering the face of the six-winged angel depiction in the dome for 160 years
was removed and in 2009 the face of the angel was revealed.
Sultan Ahmet Mosque
The Hagia Sophia is the most visited
holy place in Istanbul Bosphorus Tour
Historic Peninsula. It is known that the religious structure, which is the only
mosque with 6 minarets in the city, was built between 1609-1616 on the order of
Ahmet I. The mosque, which is also called “Blue Mosque dolayı because of its
tiles adorning its interior, contains sections that were used as madrasah,
bazaar, darüşşifa, imaret and tomb in the past.
Grand Bazaar
If you enjoy shopping in historical
venues, add the Grand Bazaar to your list of places to visit in Istanbul. The
various records examined prove that the bazaar, which dates back to the period
when the city was under Byzantine rule, was built during the reign of Fatih.
Today, Istanbul Bosphorus Tour
the appearance of II. The bazaar, which won during the reign of Abdulhamid,
includes two bazaars called Sandal and Cevahir. In the Grand Bazaar, which is
the most important point of the gold shopping in the city today, there are
shops selling authentic souvenirs, handmade jewelry, leather design products
and hand-woven carpets as well as jewelers.
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