Istanbul

Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum (Ibrahim Pasa Palace)

• 19 Nov 2007 05:12
• museum, sultanahmet, turkish islamic arts, ibrahim pasa palace

The Turkish and Islamic Museum exhibits Turkish and Islamic culture.It is located in Hippodrome, Sultanahmet,facing Hagia Sophia.It was situated in the complex of Suleymaniye Mosque

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Topkapi Palace

• 19 Nov 2007 04:58
• museum, sultanahmet, topkapi palace

Topkapi Palace constructed by Fatih Sultan Mehmet, (the Conqueror of Istanbul) in 1478 has been the official residence of the Otoman Sultans and center of State Administration around 380 years until the construction of Dolmabahce Palace(in Besiktas) by Sultan Abdulmecid. The palace having around 700.000 m2 area

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Hagia Irini

• 19 Nov 2007 02:28
• church, museum, aya irini, hagia irini, saint irini

The Hagia Irini church which comes from the Byzantine period stands in the courtyard of Topkapi Palace in Sultanahmet. This church is the second biggest Byzantine church after Hagia Sophia

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Blue Mosque Sultanahmet Istanbul

• 16 Nov 2007 06:26
• blue mosque, sultanahmet, six minarets, tiles, sultanahmet camisi

The Blue Mosque,which is one of the Istanbul's premier sights, has been constructed between the years 1609-1616 by Mehmet Aga who was one of the famous architects of the period.The location of the mosque is just opposite of the splendid Hagia Sophia

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Bassilica Cistern

• 16 Nov 2007 06:04
• palace, museum, yerebatan, bassilica cistern, medusa

The construction which was built by Emperor Justinian I in the 6th Century AD is located in Sultanahmet,only a walking distance to Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosquewhich are placed in Hippodrome

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Dolmabahce Palace

• 15 Nov 2007 08:03
• dolmabahce, palace, museum, ottoman, ataturk

Dolmabahce Palace was the first European-style palace on the European coast Istanbul and was built by Sultan Abdulmecid between 1842 and 1853,in Besiktas, at a cost of five million Ottoman gold pounds, the equivalent of 35 tons of gold. 14 tons of gold was used only to adorn the interio

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Princes\' Islands

• 15 Nov 2007 06:14
• kinaliada, princes islands, burgazada, sedefadasi, buyukada, heybeliada, beaches, historical monestaries, church, secenery

The Princes' Islands (Turkish Kizil Adalar (Red Islands) or more commonly Adalar (Islands) as they are officially named;  are a chain of nine islands off the coast of Istanbul, Turkey, in the Marmara Sea.During the summer months the Princes' Islands are popular destinations for day trips from Istanbul

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Egyptian Bazaar

• 14 Nov 2007 04:22
• shopping, spice, egyptian bazaar, spice bazaar, eminonu, baklava, turkish delight, tea, coffee

Found in Eminonu,near the Galata Bridge

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Istanbul

• 14 Nov 2007 03:53
• istanbul

Located in the center of the Old World, Istanbul is one of the world's great cities famous for its historical monuments and magnificent scenic beauties. It is the only city in the world which spreads over two continents: it lies at a point where Asia and Europe are separated by a narrow strait - the Bosphorus. Istanbul has a history of over 2,500 years, and

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Grand Bazaar

• 14 Nov 2007 03:24
• grand bazaar, kapali carsi, bayezid, nuruosmaniye, shopping, leather, jevelery, carpet, spice

The Grand Bazaar (or Covered Bazaar,Turkish : Kapalicarsi ("Covered Bazaar")) in  European side of Istanbul is one of the largest covered market in the world with more than 58 streets and 4,000 shops, and has between 250,000 and 400,000 visitors daily, located in Beyazit, Eminonu.

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