Topkapı Palace
It is the great residence of Ottoman Sultans from 15th century to 19th centuries. It shelters an exquisite collection of crystal, silver and Chinese porcelain, robes worn by the sultans and their families, the famous jewels of the Imperial Treasury, miniatures, the Holy Mantle; enshrining relics of the Prophet Mohammed and Moses stick.
Hippodrome
Center of sportive (chariot races, athletics) events and political activities of the old city. Obelisk of Theodosius, Serpentine Column, and German Fountain of Wilhelm II are the monuments decorating Hippodrome.
Suleymaniye Mosque
It is the masterpiece of the great Ottoman Architect Sinan. It is the second largest imperial mosque which is built for Suleiman The Magnificent in the 16th century
Highlights
- Topkapı Palace (on Tuesday replaced with Beylerbeyi Palace)
- Hippodrome
- Suleymaniye Mosque
- Treasury and Harm sections are not included in the program.
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