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#1 of 179 attractions in Istanbul
2,483 reviews
If you visit Istanbul's Hagia Sophia, here are some maps, which are designed for the Audioguide of Hagia Sophia. http://www.flickr... http://picasaweb.... http://en.wikiped... You...
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Attraction type Architectural Buildings; Religious Sites; History Museums; Historic Sites
Distance 2.7 miles from city center
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#2 of 179 attractions in Istanbul
528 reviews
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This 11th-century church was noted for its remarkable mosaics illustrating scenes from the life of Christ and the Virgin Mary. It has since been......
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This 11th-century church was noted for its remarkable mosaics illustrating scenes from the life of Christ and the Virgin Mary. It has since been converted into a museum.
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Attraction type History Museums; Architectural Buildings; Art Museums
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#3 of 179 attractions in Istanbul
200 reviews
Attraction type Historic Sites
Distance 0.2 miles from city center
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#4 of 179 attractions in Istanbul
942 reviews
The old section of Istanbul where you can find many attractions including Topkapi Palace and the Blue Mosque.
Attraction type Neighborhoods; Historic Walking Areas
Distance 2.6 miles from city center
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#5 of 179 attractions in Istanbul
434 reviews
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Famed architect Sinan built this majestic structure for one of the greatest rulers of the Ottoman Empire. Although this mosque is less ornate, there......
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Famed architect Sinan built this majestic structure for one of the greatest rulers of the Ottoman Empire. Although this mosque is less ornate, there are many similarities between it and the Hagia Sophia since the same architect was responsible for both.
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Attraction type Religious Sites; Architectural Buildings
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#6 of 179 attractions in Istanbul
154 reviews
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One of the smaller mosques in the city, it was built by Rustem Pasa in 1561 and is noted for the very fine tiles covering the interior and exterior......
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One of the smaller mosques in the city, it was built by Rustem Pasa in 1561 and is noted for the very fine tiles covering the interior and exterior walls.
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Attraction type Religious Sites; Architectural Buildings
Distance 0.2 miles from city center
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#7 of 179 attractions in Istanbul
1,562 reviews
The Basilica Cistern (Turkish: Yerebatan Sarayı - "Sunken Palace", or Yerebatan Sarnıcı - "Sunken Cistern") is located in opposite of Sultan Ahmed Mosque (Blue Mosque). it's a...
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Attraction type Historic Sites; Landmarks/ Points of Interest; Bodies of Water; Ancient Ruins
Distance 2.3 miles from city center
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#8 of 179 attractions in Istanbul
302 reviews
Attraction type Neighborhoods
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#9 of 179 attractions in Istanbul
137 reviews
Attraction type Historic Walking Areas
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#10 of 179 attractions in Istanbul
629 reviews
Attraction type Bodies of Water
Distance 0.2 miles from city center
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#11 of 179 attractions in Istanbul
1,657 reviews
Just amazing! Travellers call it "Blue Mosque" but Turks call it ''SultanAhmet Mosque". If it is in your itinerary both ways, it is NOT two places, but the same place. Built...
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Attraction type Architectural Buildings; Religious Sites
Distance 2.5 miles from city center
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#12 of 179 attractions in Istanbul
400 reviews
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Besides its importance as the first Turkish museum, it remains one of the world's largest museums with over one million works. Opened to the public in......
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Besides its importance as the first Turkish museum, it remains one of the world's largest museums with over one million works. Opened to the public in 1891, it houses a collection of Greek, Roman and Byzantine artifacts.
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Attraction type History Museums
Distance 2.1 miles from city center
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#13 of 179 attractions in Istanbul
35 reviews
This has to be a must see site when in Istanbul, its easy to find if you have a map of the area & is well worth the effort to find it. The mosaics & frescoes are in a...
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Attraction type Art Museums
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#14 of 179 attractions in Istanbul
41 reviews
Attraction type Religious Sites; Landmarks/ Points of Interest
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#15 of 179 attractions in Istanbul
46 reviews
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The Rahmi M Koç Museum is the first major museum in Turkey dedicated to the history of Transport, Industry and Communications. Housed in magnificent......
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The Rahmi M Koç Museum is the first major museum in Turkey dedicated to the history of Transport, Industry and Communications. Housed in magnificent buildings - themselves prime examples of industrial archaeology - on the shore of the historic Golden Horn, the collection contains thousands of items from gramophone needles to full size ships and aircraft.
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Attraction type Museums
Distance 0.2 miles from city center
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#16 of 179 attractions in Istanbul
1,579 reviews
Topkapi Palace is an amazing place to see. It is not only immense in size and structure but also full of history and tales to tell. Building was first constructed in 1459 by...
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Attraction type Architectural Buildings; Historic Sites; History Museums; Art Museums; Museums
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#17 of 179 attractions in Istanbul
225 reviews
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Turkish dances from different regions of Anatolia are performed as well as group and solo oriental dances with modern choreography in the collages,......
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Turkish dances from different regions of Anatolia are performed as well as group and solo oriental dances with modern choreography in the collages, with specially designed costumes and accompanied by live music. This attraction takes place at Hodjapasha Culture Center. In addition, an exhibition in the foyer area which describes The History of Dance Culture in Turkey can be seen.Performance is in two parts and takes 1 hour total. as regularly every Tuesday and Thursday at 20:00 and 21:00 on Saturdays
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Attraction type Theaters
Distance 1.9 miles from city center
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#18 of 179 attractions in Istanbul
108 reviews
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This mosque stands outside the city walls at the location where Hz Eyyubu El-Ensari, a noted Islamic individual, died in the assault on Constantinople......
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This mosque stands outside the city walls at the location where Hz Eyyubu El-Ensari, a noted Islamic individual, died in the assault on Constantinople in 670 AD.
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Attraction type Religious Sites; Architectural Buildings; Historic Sites
Distance 2.8 miles from city center
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#19 of 179 attractions in Istanbul
211 reviews
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Temporary and permanent exhibition halls, photography gallery, cinema hall, video art area and new media art area make up the platform that presents......
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Temporary and permanent exhibition halls, photography gallery, cinema hall, video art area and new media art area make up the platform that presents diverse forms of art that can be experienced at Istanbul Modern in addition to an arts library, a shop that combines design with art and its cafe and restaurant that offers its visitors a fantastic view of Istanbul.
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Attraction type Art Museums
Distance 1.0 miles from city center
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#20 of 179 attractions in Istanbul
79 reviews
Attraction type Historic Sites
Distance 0.2 miles from city center
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