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Blue Mosque | Bosphorus | Princess Islands | Akmerkez | Topkapi | Grand Bazaar Blue
Mosque -
(Sultanahmet
Camii) located in Sultanahmet Square it is the
most famous mosques in the city, built The Hippodrome – These ruins were once
the location for wild beast fights and horse races. Located here is the Egyptian obelisk and Constantinople’s
obelisk. The Bosphorus - The straits that divide
Europe from Asia and define Istanbul. A trip to the city would not be complete
without a cruise up and down its shores. Imperial palaces are interspersed with
wooden seaside mansions, decorative ferry landings, the twin fortresses of
Rumeli Hisar and Anadolu Hisar, and two intercontinental bridges.
Topkapi Palace - This is definitely a
highlight of any visit to Istanbul. Built by Fatih Sultan Mehmet (The
Conqueror) The Grand Bazaar - The foundations of one of the most outstanding covered markets of Istanbul, the Grand Bazaar, which stretch from Beyazit to Nuruosmaniye, were laid out immediately after the conquest of Istanbul. The Conqueror first laid the foundations of the old bedesten (market), and these were followed by those of the Sandal bedesten. The bazaar grew from shops and hans, lining the streets, which had the space between covered over for more convenient shopping. The resulting arcades were covered with roofs and arches, and were illuminated by clerestory windows. Each street became the center of one particular trade, such as the street of the slipper - makers, furniture - makers and quilt - makers. |
in the early 17th century, distinguished
by six slender minarets and walls covered with amazing blue Iznik tiles. Open
every day except during prayer times.
overlooking the sea. Tour the extensive rooms from the seven gates,
to the huge kitchen, to government offices and quarters, to the private
quarters of the Sultans and their harem. The rooms are full of 
exhibitions of
the items collected by the Sultans. From the extensive Chinese ceramic
collection to kitchen utensils to weapons, gifts from visitors, clothes, and
the highlight, its jewels, including the 86 carat Kasikci
(Spoonmaker) Diamond.
As if that is not enough, see the personal belongings of the Prophet Mohammed
including his Mantle, swords, handwritten letters, a tooth, beard hairs,
footprints. Also see artifacts from the original Kaaba in Mecca.