Hippodrome of Constantinople in Sultanahmet, Istanbul, Turkey

The Hippodrome of Constantinople (Ἱππόδρομος τῆς Κωνσταντινουπόλεως), now Sultanahmet Square (Sultanahmet Meydanı), was the social center of old Constantinople. It’s located in the Sultanahmet area, a UNESCO World…

Basilica Cistern in Istanbul, Turkey

The Basilica Cistern (Yerebatan Sarnıcı) is one of Istanbul’s treasures. It’s located southwest of Hagia Sophia in the Sultanahmet area of the UNESCO World Heritage listed old city.

Sultanahmet Park in Sultanahmet, Istanbul, Turkey

Sultanahmet is the heart of old Constantinople. This UNESCO World Heritage listed area contains the most important historic sites in Istanbul.

Galata Tower in Galata, Istanbul, Turkey

The Galata Tower (Galata Kulesi) is one of Istanbul’s treasures. It sits in a square in the heart of Galata, in the Beyoğlu district surrounded by stores and…

West façade of Beylerbeyi Palace in Beylerbeyi, Istanbul, Turkey

Beylerbeyi Palace (Beylerbeyi Sarayı) is a magnificent Ottoman palace under the Bosphorus Bridge in Istanbul, Turkey. It’s located in the village of Beylerbeyi.