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Half Day Afternoon |
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Departs |
13:00 |
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Ends |
17:00 |
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Duration |
4
Hours |
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Guaranteed
Departure |
All Year Round |
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What to visit |
Topkapi Palace, Little Hagia Sophia
Mosque |
Topkapi Palace
Imperial residence of Ottoman Sultans, the maze of buildings that was
the focal point of the Ottoman Empire between the 15th and 19th
centruies. In these opulent surroundings the sultans and their court
lived and governed. A magnificent wooded garden fills the outer, or
first, court. In the second court, on the right, shaded by cyprees and
plane trees,stand the palace kitchens, which now serve as galleries
exhibiting the imperial collections of crystal, silver and Chinese
porcelain. Today the third court holds the Hall of Audience, the
Library of Ahmet III, an exhibition of imperial costumes worn by the
sultans and their families, the famous jewels of the treasury and a
priceless collection of miniatures from medieval manuscripts. In the
center of this innermost sanctuary, the Prophet Muhammet (S.A.V)
brought to Istanbul when the Ottomans assumed the caliphaten of Islam.
LITTLE HAGIA SOPHIA MOSQUE
LITTLE HAGIA SOPHIA MOSQUE is known as one of the oldest standing churches in Istanbul dating back to 6th century. It is early domed-basilica architectural plan of famous Hagia Sophia which was applied here first time in the history. Temple is founded by powerful emperor Justinianos whose reign was golden age of Roman Empire and now is used as a mosque since 1497.. GENERAL INFORMATION &
CONDITIONS
We kindly request our guests to be ready 10 minutes before departure
time,
30% discount for children below the age 7, free for the ages 0-2, |
