The new Taksim Mosque, the mosque occupies an area of 2.5 dunums, while its dome is 33 meters high, and its minaret is 65 meters long, and can accommodate 4,000 worshipers in its open and closed sections. The mosque contains a conference hall and a technical hall in addition to various services. Inaugurated by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Taksim Mosque wa...
The museum, which belongs to the General Administration of Institutions, contains many carpets and gives information about these carpets. It consists of 3 halls and a great atmosphere. You can follow the meaning and importance of motifs in carpet weaving from screens and inscriptions placed so that you can learn. Osman carpet weaving remained mostly under th...
The construction of the Aynalikavak Pavilion began in 1613. This place was considered a resting place for emperors and sultans during the Byzantine and Ottoman eras. The front of the suite is surrounded by glass in order to enjoy a wonderful view of the Golden Horn. There is also a Museum of Musical Instruments on the first floor of the wing.
The Rustem Pasha Mosque, built by Mimar Sinan with the most proportional and attractive decoration, is distinguished by its impressive architecture with its tiles, despite its small size. And even in 2003 it was named the most beautiful mosque in Europe. The mosque, whose construction was completed in 1563, was built by Mimar Sinan, in honor of Damat Rustam ...
The Maidens Tower, one of the most famous buildings in Istanbul, the tower visited by millions of domestic and foreign tourists every year, is one of the most important historical buildings in Turkey. Virgo is especially important in terms of symbolizing Istanbul. Although there is no exact information about the date of construction of the tower, it is estim...
It was opened to visitors on December 11, 2004. It hosts a wide range of works from various disciplines such as photography, design, architecture, new media and cinema, ranging from painting to sculpture and from installations to video performances.
The Sharifi Grand Mosque of Hagia Sophia, one of the most important buildings symbolizing Istanbul, with its architecture and historical significance defying the years. It is visited by millions of locals and foreigners every year before as a museum for many years, it was converted into a mosque after it was withdrawn from its status as a museum as of July 2...
The Naval Museum, a museum specializing in displaying objects related to ships and travel, focuses on the naval forces and the military use of the sea. Most of the museums carry interesting pieces of ships such as soria or cannon, ship models, and various small items associated with ships and shipping.
The Hagia Triada Church, the largest Greek Orthodox building in Istanbul, overlooks Taksim Square. However, it is a historical building. Named after the depiction of the Holy Trinity in Christianity, it was built in 1879. It has a Greek plan in the form of a pilgrim, a central dome and two bell towers on either side of the portico. There is a colonnaded port...
The Mosaic Museum is located in the Grand Palace, on the ruins of the Byzantine imperial palace complex, the mosaics, dating from 450-550, handcrafted with unique skill, are remarkable in terms of artistic and pictorial scenes. Scenes include a griffon eating a lizard, an elephant and a lion fighting, children tending geese, a man milking goats, a boy feedin...
Democratic Machka Park; Built in the area also known as Kadirjalar Valley, you can breathe a lot of oxygen, especially for those who want to spend relaxing moments in nature on the weekend without getting too far from the city, Machka Democratic Park will be a close and perfect alternative! There are green grass areas, seating areas, playgrounds, pool sides,...
Built by Sultan Bayezid, the second largest mosque of the sultans was built in the city after the conquest of Istanbul. It is considered the oldest Sultani Mosque in Istanbul that has preserved its originality. According to the inscription, it was completed in five years between 1501-1506. Damaged by the earthquake in Istanbul in 1509, it was partially resto...
Built in 1458 after the conquest of Istanbul, the mosque is the first mosque built by the Ottomans in Istanbul. The mosque was built in the Eyup district near the Gulf of the Golden Horn. The first Ottoman mosque in Istanbul and Hertz. We believe that it is obligatory to visit it because of the grave of Abu Ayyub al-Ansari, may God be pleased with him.
The Galata Museum of Mevlanism was built, in 1491, during the Bayezid period. Operating as a museum since 1975, it consists of sections such as the Dervish Revolving Hall, Dervish Cells, Sheikh Apartment, Sultan Hall, Bagilar Section, Library, Public Fountain, Timing Room, Kitchen, Tombs and Treasury. It is one of the most beautiful examples of Baroque archi...
Istanbul Archeology Museum, ranked among the top 10 museums in the world, is a group of museums consisting of three main sections. These departments are: the Archeology Museum, the Museum of Ancient Oriental Artifacts, and the Enameled Kiosk Museum. There are various historical artifacts from many parts of the world. It contains one of the largest collection...
Tekfor Palace, estimated to have been in use since the 12th century. It is the first imperial building to be captured during the conquest of Istanbul. It has a very important place in history. The palace, which had been turned into a ruin and a landfill, was brought back to life as restoration work began in 1955. It has been open to visitors as a tile museum...
Istiklal Street, the most famous street in Istanbul and even in Turkey, is a 1,400-meter-long street between Tunil and Taksim Square. Maintaining its presence by maintaining its popularity since the end of the 19th century, it is one of the first places you need to change your course when you come to Istanbul. Istiklal Street, is very active in commercial an...
Topkapi Palace, built by the conqueror Sultan Mehmet Han in 1478, served as the states administrative center for nearly 400 years of the Ottoman Empires 600-year history. Specifically, Topkapi served as the administrative center of the state and the official residence of the sultans for nearly 380 years until the date when Abdülmecid built the Dolmabahce Pal...
The construction of the church began in 1906 in the place of the old and was opened in 1912, blessed in memory of the transfer of the saint. Built in red brick, the church was constructed in the Italianate neo-Gothic style, of reinforced concrete by the Italian architect Giulio Mongeri, born in Istanbul. The St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church is one of the...
Cemberlitash Hammam, the hammam was built by Afif Nurbanu Sultan, Murads mother, and is said to be the work of Mimar Sinan. The bathroom is a double bathroom, planned so that there would be two identical bathrooms side by side, which had a separate entrance for men and women when it was first built, now separated from the entrance to the bathrooms.
Panorama 1453 and Museum of the History of the Conquest of Constantinople, the museum was opened to visitors in 2009, and the museum was created around a huge painting depicting the conquest of Istanbul in a panoramic way. In the interactively prepared museum, a presentation rich with audio effects is performed. The museum also has the significant advantage ...
The Mosque of Arabia, which is still notable for its square-shaped tower with a pointed cone, sits among the concrete blocks in the urban fabric of Galata. It is said that it is the place where the first call to prayer was heard in Istanbul. There are two different legends about its construction. According to the first, the Arab Mosque, which was built in 71...
Macca Cable Car, a short but efficient tour line for those who want to experience a different trip in Istanbul. The cable car line that crosses the Macka Valley offers a different experience for families with children. Moreover, the price is very economical. For those arriving in the wee hours of the day, the rooms are usually empty, with long queues on week...
Taksim Square, with a history of 280 years, is the center and heart of Istanbul. Taksim Square is the largest tourist attraction in Istanbul with its surrounding hotels, restaurants, cafes, restaurants, shops and entertainment centers. Because almost everyone who comes to visit Istanbul has at least one photo taken in Taksim. Many political and social events...
Yunus Emre Mosque, built in the fourteenth century, there is a stone dome in the center of the mosque and surrounded by five small domes, it was built in the form of a rectangle. The mosque was restored in 1994, the mosques garden turned into a fun place to visit where Yunus Emre verses are located and it is called Yunus Emre Poetry Park.
