The Obelisk erected by the Pharoah Tutmosis III in 1400 BC in Egypt, was brought in by Roman Emperor Theodosius I in the 4th century AD and re-erected in the Hippodrome of Contantinople in Istanbul. It is erected just outside the Istanbul Museum and people...More

Historic monument at Sultanahmet street, good for taking pictures... close to central and main area of istanbul with many tourist spots, shopping, park, restaurants.

This Egyptian Obelisk was brought and placed here in the middle of Hippodrome (which no longer exists.) Read the history before you visit to get the most out of it.

It is an ancient Turkish obelisk located near the Blue Mosque. There are some souvenir shops opposite this obelisk. Hieroglyphic scripts are printed on this tower.

Built on the site of the ancient hippodrome equine race track of old Constantinople...near the Blue Mosque in the Historic district. Similar to the Washington Monument or Paris' Place de la Concorde, but with etchings...good for a pic or two.

The Obelisk of Ill. Tutmosis has its origins in ancient Egypt. The Emperor Theodosius had he obelisk transferred to Constantinople (now Istanbul). It was erected on the Hippodrome, or ancient horse racing track. It's in the Sultan Ahmet district, not far from the Blue Mosque,...More

This magnificent granite obelisk has travelled all the way from Middle Kingdom Egypt via Ancient Rome to stand in its current position in the centre of the former Hippodrome. Dating from 1500 BC, it is a beautiful and impressive obelisk the hieroglyphics of which are...More

This structure stands in the square between Hagia Sofia and The Blue Mosque and is a must see site. It is within easy reach of Sultanhamet Tram Stop.

The obelisk in at maydani is a perfect combination of civilizations conflicts. It is great to touch the ancient world

Near Sultanahmet Mosque, you can visit and take some photos when visiting the Blue Mosque (Sultanahmet)