Tourist Attractions Turkey

Tourist Attractions Turkey

Istanbul, Turkey's largest city and its economic and cultural center. The city is located on the side of the Bosphorus and the Sea of ​​Marmara. Bosphorus Strait separates the two continents of Asia and Europe, Istanbul is the only city in the world located on two continents

Istanbul, Turkey's largest city and its economic and cultural center. The city is located on the side of the Bosphorus and the Sea of ​​Marmara. Bosphorus Strait separates the two continents of Asia and Europe, Istanbul is the only city in the world located on two continents. The city is located in the Golden Horn natural harbor or bay.

This metropolis has been chosen as the cultural capital of Europe in 2010. Also the number of foreign tourists is the world's third largest tourist town.

Istanbul's historic names include: Byzantium, New Rome, Astymbvl, Augusta Antonina, Constantinople, Istanbul. Istanbul during the Ottoman period Daralsadt titles, with great, great Bob (Alighapoo) and the capital.

Istanbul tourist attractions and abound. Mosques and palaces to museums and historical markets, over the years are open to tourists from all over the world. Most of these attractions are located around Sultanahmet area and Taksim and Beyoglu area such as the Sultan Ahmet area are nothing short of. The Blue Mosque (Sultan Ahmed Mosque) and the Hagia Sophia are places that every tourist will surely visit them. Food and eating is a key element of Turkish culture, food menu, so you should read carefully mapping. Be sure to buy souvenirs in the markets of Istanbul. If you have the time to go to a Turkish bath and massage swimming and try to leave. We recommend that you use the bathroom of Sulaimaniya.

Sultan Ahmed Mosque (Blue Mosque)

Sultan Ahmad always wanted a mosque build with Hagia Sophia competition, and all almost agree that he in this work has managed. The mosque another tourist attractions main Istanbul. If you want from the places religious visit, remember not that dressed to tons of you. Ladies scarf them that in this place is customary. If remember went can mosque a scarf borrow not. Blue mosque in the neighborhood Sultan Ahmad is located. The mosque all-day from 9am to 5pm is open. Input it is free, but in the hours of prayer especially Fridays, login is prohibited

Hagia Sophia

The mosque because of the amazing architecture, interiors and magnificent views of the city attracts tourists to its historical significance. Between 532 and 537 for a thousand years the church building. Then from 1453 to 1934 as a museum, the mosque. You can use this mosque in the neighborhood of Sultanahmet, Tuesday to Sunday from 09:30 to 04:30 visit. $ 13 America's entrance

Topkapi Palace (Topkapi Sarayy)

The palace was home to the Ottoman Sultans from 1465 to 1856 and is one of the most popular attractions of Istanbul. Unique architecture and beautiful courtyards. The Serra in 1924, ie shortly after the Ottoman period was converted into a museum.

Topkapi Palace was the royal shrine. The tour is a separate shrine and tourists who want to visit the shrine addition to the $ 13 entrance of the palace, pay another $ 10. This museum from 9 am to 7 pm every day except Tuesdays open

Dolmabahçe Palace

The palace is located along the Bosphorus, a lot of beauty and historical significance. Dolmabahçe Palace was built in the nineteenth century, and the last Ottoman Sultans, the palace was used as a primary residence and seat of government.

The palace every day except Mondays and Thursdays from 9 am to 4 pm is open to the public

Grand Bazaar (Capaul Charshy)

Grand Bazaar is called in Turkish Capaul Charshy the indoor market in Sultanahmet is one mile West and one of the largest indoor shopping centers in the world. Products that are sold on the carpet and clothing to crafts and art and chess. Restaurants, cafes and mosques in this 

market is huge

Istanbul Archaeology Museums

The museum has kept millions antique object. The museum was opened in 1891 and is located in three separate buildings, including the Museum of the Ancient East. The museum is located near the Topkapi Palace.

Its entrance is about $ 8 every day except Mondays from 9:30 to 5 pm is open

Taksim Square

A modern and bustling Taksim district on the European side of Istanbul. Upscale restaurants and bars, and hotels such as the Intercontinental and Grand Hyatt Istanbul Ceylan, located in the neighborhood. Fast food Burger King Cove also can be found in the neighborhood.

Republic Square is located in the western part of the building that was built in memory of the Turkish Republic in 1923

Chora Church

The church, which was built in the Byzantine church later converted to a mosque and now a museum. The church is beautiful mosaics and tiles, remaining examples of Byzantine art in the world. Parts of it built in 400, but the building we see today was built around the year 1500. The church is located approximately three miles northwest of Sultan Ahmet. The museum is open every day except Wednesdays from 9:30 to 18:30 is. $ 6 entrance America

Galata Tower

The view from Galata Tower in Istanbul Beyoglu neighborhood is known. The structure is located on a hill across the Golden Horn. The tower from 9 am to 5 pm, is open to visitors. The entrance is 11 Turkish Lira

Castle Rumelihisarı

The castle on the Bosphorus Strait at the beach "Rumelia" in Istanbul Golden Horn natural harbor or bay, is one of Turkey's famous castles, beautiful building, very large and rectangular shape, this stunning castle built by Sultan Mehmet the Conqueror is

Other attractions include the Church Systrn Istanbul, Suleymaniye Mosque, Islamic Arts Museum Turkish, daughter Tower, Spice Bazaar (Mysyr Charshysy), Buick island Ada (Princess), Rustem Pasha Mosque, the Bosphorus, Beylerbeyi Palace Bay, Çırağan Palace, Chamlyja hills (Roofing Istanbul), Turkish carpet Museum, Ortaköy Mosque etc. can be mentioned

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