Hippodrome of Constantinople
The Hippodrome of Constantinople, now known as Sultanahmet Square in modern Istanbul, was the vibrant
Süleymaniye Mosque
The Süleymaniye Mosque is a magnificent Ottoman imperial mosque perched atop the Third Hill of
Basilica Cistern
The Basilica Cistern, known in Turkish as Yerebatan Sarnıcı (“Sunken Palace”), is the largest of
Topkapi Palace
Topkapı Palace, known in Turkish as Topkapı Sarayı, stands prominently on Sarayburnu, the promontory overlooking
Blue Mosque
The Blue Mosque, officially known as the Sultan Ahmed Mosque, is a spectacular imperial mosque
Hagia Sophia
The Hagia Sophia, meaning “Holy Wisdom” in Greek, stands as an unparalleled architectural marvel in