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One of the most attractive monuments to see in Istanbul is the Basilica Cistern. It was built in Ad 532 and this is the largest surviving Byzantine cistern. Low light inside gives at this place a dreamy atmosphere.
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Famous Blue Mosque is a great religious monument. The Mosque is named for the famous blue and white Iznik tiles which decorate the lower walls with floral designs of lilies, carnations, tulips and roses. There you feel the quietness and peace. A place that you can pray and leave thoughts outside.
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Agia Sofia was build by Justinian I in 537. In 720 during the Iconoclastic crisis, the frescoes and mosaics were destroyed. It was pillaged during the Latin invasion in 1204. In 1453, St. Sophia was turned into a mosque and some additions were made by Mehmed II, the conqueror of Istanbul. In 1934 it was turned into a museum. St. Sophia’s most important architectural characteristic is the enlargement of the interior space.The St. Sophia is the supreme masterpiece of Byzantine architecture.
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Agia Sofia’s most important architectural characteristic is the enlargement of the interior space. The Agia Sofia is the supreme masterpiece of Byzantine architecture. From 1934 it is a museum.
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Agia Sofia became a mosque and all images and Christian symbols were removed. It is a museum now. Christian images survive side by side with those of Islam. Inside there are some huge roundels, some 30feet in diameter were added in the mid 19th century. Calligraphy is raised to an art form in Islam and these were the work of a master. The words are the names of God and can be seen repeated many time in the mosques of Turkey.
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The Topkapi Palace (Topkapi Sarayi) was the residency of Ottoman sultans for nearly 400 years. It was built in 1453. The treasures of the Sultans are still mostly intact because Topkapi Palace was never attacked by enemy armies. The Treasury Room of Topkapi Palace displays one of the world's largest diamonds, the 86-carat Spoon Maker. Other treasure is the jeweled sultan's throne.
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The Harem is group of several hundred cramped rooms and passageways. Here, lived the sultan's many wives and their children. Palace intrigue in the Harem was rife with rivalry. It was not rare for one of the sultan’s wives to poison the son of another wife to insure that her son would accede to the throne.
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The most importants sights are located in Sultanahmet. Sultanahmet area has also the most beautiful boutique and charming hotels of istanbul, and very nice cafes, bars and restaurants.
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People have been meeting for years at Cicek Pasaji in the district of Beyoglu for snacks and seafood specialties.. Also in the area near Cicek Pasaji is the narrow Nevizade street, which is the best place in Istanbul for eating Turkish specialties and drinking raki.
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Address: district of Beyoglu, or "Pera street"
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Tzina,hi again, We are planning to visit Greece on September.Me and my wife and my Daugther. do you recommend Filia Express?or shall I bring my own car to greece? | Yiannis2000 Sun Dec 23, 2007 17:16 UTC
Nice page, MERRY XMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! | coast2coast Sun Dec 16, 2007 06:39 UTC
Good information and recommendations. Some excellent photos too. Hoping to get to Istanbul in '08. | Narunj Fri Jun 29, 2007 05:29 UTC
Good day! Great pages! They brought me back my memories from Istanbul! I enjoyed staying there last summer... Hope to visit you country soon too! |
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