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Inside look to Haghia Sophia museum. .....................................................................................
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13/09/2019

Inside look to Blue Mosque............................................

12/09/2019

Kizkulesi is located off the coast of Salacak neighborhood in Üsküdar district, at the southern entrance of the Bosphorus. It literally means "Maiden's Tower" in Turkish. The name comes from a legend: the Byzantine emperor heard a prophecy telling him that his beloved daughter would die at the age of 18 by a snake. So he decided to put her in this tower built on a rock on the Bosphorus isolated from the land thus no snake could kill her. But she couldn't escape from her destiny after all, a snake hidden in a fruit basket brought from the city bit the princess and killed her.

Visit hours: 09:00 - 19:00

Open days: everyday

Entrance fee: 30 TRY including 2 way transportation by boat

Transportation: Boats are available from Salacak or Kabatas to Maiden's Tower and back every 15 minutes...........................................................................................

11/09/2019

The Blue Mosque (Called Sultanahmet Camii in Turkish) is an historical mosque in Istanbul. The mosque is known as the Blue Mosque because of blue tiles surrounding the walls of interior design.Mosque was built between 1609 and 1616 years, during the rule of Ahmed I. Besides still used as a mosque, the Sultan Ahmed Mosque has also become a popular tourist attraction in Istanbul.

Besides being tourist attraction, it's also a active mosque, so it's closed to non worshippers for a half hour or so during the five daily prayers.

Entrance fee: free of charge

Clothing rules for ladies: Cover your head and shoulders, wear skirt below the knees. Special coverings are provided at the entrance for no charge.

Clothing rules for gentlemen: Wear trousers, no shorts allowed.

General rules: Before stepping in to the mosque take off your shoes and put in plastic bags provided at the entrance free of charge. When you are in the mosque remain quiet and do not use flash photography.

10/09/2019

The Hagia Sophia, one of the historical architectural wonders that still remains standing today, has an important place in the art world with its architecture, grandness, size and functionality.

The Hagia Sophia, the biggest church constructed by the East Roman Empire in Istanbul, has been constructed three times in the same location. When it was first built, it was named Megale Ekklesia (Big Church); however, after the fifth century, it was referred to as the Hagia Sophia (Holy Wisdom). The church was the place in which rulers were crowned, and it was also the biggest operational cathedral in the city throughout the Byzantine period..............................................................................................
Summer Schedule- 1 APRİL - 31 OCTOBER
Visiting Hours: 09.00 - 19.00
Hours of Ticket Sale: 18:00
Ticket Price: 72 TL

09/09/2019

09/09/2019

Topkapı Palace was not only the residence of the Ottoman sultans, but also the administrative and educational centre of the state. Initially constructed between 1460 and 1478 by Sultan Mehmed II, the conqueror of Constantinople, and expanded upon and altered many times throughout its long history, the palace served as the home of the Ottoman sultans and their court until the middle of the 19th century..............................................
Museum, Harem and Hagia Irene can be visited between 9:00 AM - 4:45 PM as last entrance to the Museum 4:00 PM.............................................
Attention: Ticket booths close at 4:00 PM.............................................
Museum, Harem and Hagia Irene can be visited between 9:00 AM - 6:45 PM as last entrance to the Museum 6:00 PM.............................................
Attention: Ticket booths close at 6:00 PM.............................................
Topkapı Palace Museum : 72 TL Harem : 42 TL Hagia Irene Monument: 36 TL

08/09/2019

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08/09/2019

The Galata Tower, Galata Kulesi in Turkish, is one of the highest and oldest towers of Istanbul. 63 meter (206 feet) high tower provides a panoramic view of the old town. It was built in the 14th century by the Genoese colony as part of the defense wall surrounding their district at Galata directly opposite ancient Constantinopolis. They called the tower as "Christea Turris", or "Tower of Christ"

~ Opening hours: 09:00 - 20:30
~ Entrance fee: 25 Turkish Lira

07/09/2019

On the meeting point of two worlds, the ornament of Turkish homeland, the treasure of Turkish history, the city cherished by the Turkish nation, Istanbul, has its place in the hearts of all citizens. ~Mustafa Kemal Ataturk~

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