Sultanahmet is the heart of old Constantinople. This UNESCO World Heritage listed area contains the most important historic sites in Istanbul.
Hagia Sophia is one of the most magnificent structures ever built. The building, with an interior full of priceless Byzantine mosaics and Islamic artwork, is part of Istanbul’s UNESCO World Heritage listing.
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 restaurants.
Fener is a neighborhood on the southern shore of the Golden Horn in Istanbul, nestled between Ayakapı and Balat. It’s full of charming Greek buildings and a handful of Orthodox churches.
Maiden’s Tower (Kız Kulesi), also known as Leander’s Tower, is an Istanbul landmark of many legends and mysteries. It has unique views of Istanbul due to its excellent position.
Yedikule is a quiet neighborhood on the southwest corner of the Fatih district in Istanbul, Turkey.
The famous Theodosian Walls of Constantinople (Θεοδοσιανά τείχη) protected the city for over 1,000 years. Today, they separate the Zeytinburnu and Fatih districts of Istanbul.
Dara was a Byzantine outpost in Mesopotamia. It’s located between the cities of Mardin and Nusaybin in Southeastern Anatolia.
The Hippodrome of Constantinople (Ἱππόδρομος τῆς Κωνσταντινουπόλεως), now Sultanahmet Square (Sultanahmet Meydanı), was the social center of old Constantinople. It’s located in the UNESCO World Heritage listed area of Sultanahmet in Istanbul.