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A Guide to what to see in Istanbul
Istanbul is a city located between Europe and Asia. Cradle of civilizations, Istanbul is built on seven hills overlooking the sea. In Locuraviajes we tell you what to see in this magical city of Istanbul.
Istanbul has always been important throughout history. Byzantium was the ancient Greek era, later to become Constantinople. Istanbul today is one of the largest cities in Europe with more than eight million inhabitants. Visit the city of Istanbul is to immerse yourself in the charm of its streets, mosques, bazaars.
Among the most representative what to see in Istanbul are:
The Sultanahmet area, where the largest concentration of monuments. The Basilica of
Hagia Sophia. Masterpiece of Byzantine art built under Justinian I between
532 and 537 when Istanbul was Constantinople, capital of the Byzantine Empire.
Is rectangular with a dome 56.6 meters in height and almost 32 meters in
diameter.
The Blue Mosque: It is situated opposite St. Sophia, has 6 minarets. This is the largest and most magnificent mosque in Istanbul. Built between 1603 and 1617, under the reign of Ottoman Sultan Ahmet
Topkapi Palace: It is built from 1459 to 1465 by order of Sultan Mehmed II. It is between the Golden Horn and the Sea of Marmara. You can enjoy the view of the Bosphorus.
Underground Cistern: Located near St. Sophia, is a large cistern built in 532. It brought water sources and nearby rivers and deposited in the Underground Cistern. 336 columns has an area of 10,000 m2 and capacity for 80,000 m3.
If anything que'destaca in Istanbul are its majestic mosques in Istanbul is said there are over 100 mosques.
Make a journey through the Bosphorus: From Eminonu port ferries depart, several stops are made in both
the European part and in Asia. It's worth arriving at the final stop Anadolu
Kavagi to enjoy a good fish. In the evenings there is a market, and near another
mosque, the mosque Nueva. Then you can visit the Spice Bazaar and the Galata
Bridge, a romantic Logar for dinner. Visit the tomb of Eyüp who was the bearer
of Mohammed.
Eminonu port: From here go all the ferries and sightseeing along the Bosphorus. He is always very lively and evening there is usually a market. Nearby you have the New Mosque, Rusten of Pasha and the Bazaar of the species. Do not forget the Galata Bridge, with its terrace restaurants as appropriate for a dinner with a view.
Church of San Salvador de la Cora: The church dates from the fourth century, so called because it is situated outside the city. It was rebuilt in the XII by Isaac Commeno possesses beautiful colorful, marble mosaic floor and walls.
Beylerbeyi Palace, built in the sixteenth century was used as a summer palace of Beylerbeyi Rumeli Mehmet Pasha, there were foreign guests.
The Blue Mosque: It is situated opposite St. Sophia, has 6 minarets. This is the largest and most magnificent mosque in Istanbul. Built between 1603 and 1617, under the reign of Ottoman Sultan Ahmet
Topkapi Palace: It is built from 1459 to 1465 by order of Sultan Mehmed II. It is between the Golden Horn and the Sea of Marmara. You can enjoy the view of the Bosphorus.
Underground Cistern: Located near St. Sophia, is a large cistern built in 532. It brought water sources and nearby rivers and deposited in the Underground Cistern. 336 columns has an area of 10,000 m2 and capacity for 80,000 m3.
If anything que'destaca in Istanbul are its majestic mosques in Istanbul is said there are over 100 mosques.
Make a journey through the Bosphorus: From Eminonu port ferries depart, several stops are made in both
the European part and in Asia. It's worth arriving at the final stop Anadolu
Kavagi to enjoy a good fish. In the evenings there is a market, and near another
mosque, the mosque Nueva. Then you can visit the Spice Bazaar and the Galata
Bridge, a romantic Logar for dinner. Visit the tomb of Eyüp who was the bearer
of Mohammed. Eminonu port: From here go all the ferries and sightseeing along the Bosphorus. He is always very lively and evening there is usually a market. Nearby you have the New Mosque, Rusten of Pasha and the Bazaar of the species. Do not forget the Galata Bridge, with its terrace restaurants as appropriate for a dinner with a view.
Church of San Salvador de la Cora: The church dates from the fourth century, so called because it is situated outside the city. It was rebuilt in the XII by Isaac Commeno possesses beautiful colorful, marble mosaic floor and walls.
Beylerbeyi Palace, built in the sixteenth century was used as a summer palace of Beylerbeyi Rumeli Mehmet Pasha, there were foreign guests.