Istanbul Things to Do Tips by Jim_Eliason

Church of Saint Anthonys Church of San Antonio Review

Built in 1725 by the European community in Beyoðlu, this is still an active parish

Website: http://www.gcatholic.com/churches/asia/0515.htm

Istanbul Modern Art Museum Modern Art Museum Review

A must see sight!. I am not ordinarily a big fan of Modern art but this museum has a fantastic collection of exhibits and a great view.

Website: http://www.istanbulmodern.org/

Gulhane Park Gulhane Park Review

Next to Topkapi Palace and the Archaeology museum is this large park that runs from Sultanahmet to the golden horn

The ruins of Hagia Polyeuchus

The ruins of a Byzantine Church built by Emporer Justinian this church was larger than Haga Sophia until ruined by earthquake.

Directions: Fatih Aniti Park

Fatih Aniti Park

Park next to Shezade Camii and Aquadect of Valens. A great place to relax before the walk or cab ride back to Sultanmet.

Address: Fatih Aniti Park

Yeni Camii Yeni Cami - New Mosque Review

This translates as the "new Mosque". New in Istanbul standards means 400 years old. This Mosque is directly on the Golden horn water front by the Spice market. Its small by Istanbul standards but its position on the waterfront gives it a large presence in the Istanbul Skyline.

Address: Yeni Camii Meydani Sokak

Phone: 212-527 8505

Suleymaniye Camii Süleymaniye Mosque Review

Built in 1557 by the greatest of the Ottoman Sultans, Suleyman the great, this is Istanbul's largest Mosque. Despite this the mosque is hidden behind Istanbul University and takes some effort to find.

Address: Prof Siddik Sami Onar Caddesi

Phone: 212-514 0139

Aya Sophia Agia Sophia - Ayasofya Review

Massive and Beautiful Byzantine Church, later converted into a Mosque and now a museum. This is one of Istanbul's most awesome sights. the first church built by the Roman emporer Constantine in around 346. the current structure was built by Justinian in 532. It was converted to a Mosque after the ottomans took over. Work is currently underway to reveal the original Roman mosiacs.

Address: Sultanahmet Meydani

Phone: (0212) 522 0989 / 522 1750

Tea peddlers

These peddlers roam the Sultanahmet park and hippodrome area with large tea pots on their backs.

Archeological Museum Archeology Museum Review

This fascinating museum is dedicate to the ancient societies of Turkey. It has large collections of Roman and pre-Roman artifacts.

Address: Osman Hamdi Bey Yokusu, 34400 Gülhane

Phone: (0212) 520 7740 / 520 7741