ITINERARY

• The name of the square, Taksim, means distribution in Turkish, and it was given to this part of the city as the place where the distribution of water in the city took place since 1732. Until the beginning of the 20th century, the square was in the extreme north of the city, but as Istanbul grew, it became the heart of the new town. Taksim Square is full of bars, restaurants and some of the most luxurious hotels in the city. The plaza still has two monuments: The Monument to the Water Carrier and the Republic Monument.
• Istiklal Street is the most famous street in Istanbul. As a strolling and shopping mile it offers a colorful cultural offer on three kilometers.
• Also known as the Galata Kulesi Museum, an iconic symbol situated in the Galata quarter of İstanbul, Türkiye.　Considered among the oldest towers in the world and one of the symbols of İstanbul, Galata Tower (Galata Kulesi) was included in the UNESCO World Heritage. Galata Tower, one of the most important structures that make up the silhouette of İstanbul, was used as a long-term fire watchtower and was named Galata Fire Tower.
• Karaköy is located right in front of the old town, near the Galata Bridge and down the famous Tower of the same name. It covers an area from the banks of the Golden Horn to the Bosphorus. The first traces of urbanization dates back to the Byzantine Empire, it is therefore one of the most historical and important places of the city. It is still a condensed of Istanbul with different populations living close to each other.
• No visit to Istanbul is complete without stopping by the atmospheric Spice Bazaar. While the Grand Bazaar may be the largest and most famous of Istanbul's covered bazaars, this spice market wins the prize for being the most colorful, fragrant, and often the most fun – as visitors can taste the goods on offer.
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• Galata Bridge is a must-visit attraction located in the vibrant city of Istanbul, Turkey. Spanning the Golden Horn, this historic bridge offers not only breathtaking views but also a captivating glimpse into the city's past and present. The history of Galata Bridge dates back to the 19th century. Originally constructed as a wooden bridge, it quickly became an essential part of Istanbul's transportation network, connecting the neighborhoods of Karakoy and Eminonu. Over the years, the bridge went through several reconstructions, with the current structure being a testament to modern engineering and architectural prowess.
• Sultanahmet Square, also known as the Hippodrome of Constantinople, is a historic public square located in the Sultanahmet district of Istanbul, Turkey. It is one of the most iconic and important attractions in the city, offering a glimpse into Istanbul's rich history and cultural heritage.
• Hippodrome of Constantinople, located in Sultanahmet/Istanbul, was a public arena mainly for chariot races. The word hippodrome comes from the Greek hippos (horse) and dromos (way). The Hippodrome of Constantinople was also home to gladiatorial games, official ceremonies, celebrations, protests, torture to the convicts and so on. Hippodrome functioned all in Roman (203-330 CE), Byzantine (330-1453 CE), and Ottoman (1453-1922) periods.
• Also known as the Sultan Ahmet Camii (or Sultan Ahmed Mosque), this breath-taking building is one of the most majestic Ottoman mosques in all of Turkey. The Blue Mosque was built between 1609 and 1616, by the architect Mehmet Ağa, instructed by Sultan Ahmed I. It was designed as an imperial show of strength to complement the imposing Hagia Sophia Mosque, which faces it across Sultanahmet Square.
• Located on the European side of Istanbul, Aya Sofya Mosque is one of the most prominent symbols of the Constantinople Conquest (Istanbul) by the Ottoman Sultan, Mehmed Fatih, on 29th May 1453, after it remained insurmountable to the Islamic conquests for several centuries. Aya Sofia or aya sophia , which was converted from a church into a mosque after Constantinople Conquest, is one of the world’s most famous artistic and architectural monuments and most-visited museums.
• It served as the main residence and administrative headquarters of the Ottoman sultans. Topkapı Palace (Topkapı Sarayı) and Harem are likely to have more colourful stories than most of the world's museums put together. Libidinous sultans, ambitious courtiers, beautiful concubines and scheming eunuchs lived and worked here between the 15th and 19th centuries when it was the court of the Ottoman empire. A visit to the palace's opulent pavilions, jewel-filled Treasury and sprawling Harem gives a fascinating glimpse into their lives.