Old City (Sultanahmet) Walking Tour / Arasta Bazaar İstanbul

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Istanbul is a huge city, however, the first area that a #foreigner should visit when arriving in Istanbul for the first time in the city center (#oldcity), also known as #Constantia. We can compare Istanbul, which is one of the cities that never loses its #charm, to a #glass of aged #wine. We have brought together the Most #Important #Places to Visit in #Sultanahmet in this video.

Arasta Bazar

We started with the Arasta bazaar, one of the main entrances of Sultanahmet. If you are thinking of doing some #shopping while you are in Sultanahmet, Arasta bazaar is one of the places you should visit. Especially with its #historicaltexture, the bazaar, where traditional products are sold, makes people feel like they are walking in a bazaar during the #Ottoman period.
Sultanahmet Mosque
At the top of the list of places to visit in Sultanahmet is the #Blue_Mosque, which was built by architect Sedef Mehmet Ağa at the beginning of the 17th century.

Sultanahmet Square
Sultanahmet Square is the main point of the district. The fact that you see many #tourists admiring the surroundings or taking photos in the square, which you can set as the starting point for your list of places to visit in Sultanahmet, proves to us how admirable this place is. In the square, which was also used as a hippodrome in the Roman period, places such as the #Obelisk, Blue Mosque, Serpent Column, and Hagia Sophia Museum are within a few steps of walking distance.

Obelisk
It is thought that the Obelisk, decorated with hieroglyphic engravings, was brought from Egypt in 390 BC and erected in Sultanahmet Square. Considering that it weighs 200 tons and is 20 meters high, the fact that such a heavy mass was brought to Istanbul is truly astonishing.

Serpentine Column

The Serpent Column is an Ancient Greek monument made of bronze, depicting three entangled python snakes. Two of the heads of the serpent column are still missing, and the third is exhibited in the Istanbul Archaeological Museums.

Turkish Islamic Arts Museum
The Turkish-Islamic Artifacts in the #İbrahim #Pasha #Palace are found in many works belonging to the Turks who lived in different geographies such as #Anatolia and the Balkans.

German Fountain

The German Fountain in the proper way of Islam to be built by the Germans in one of the historical fountains in the square to be curious and drink water. It was made ready for use in parts in 1901.

Hagia Sophia Mosque- Church- Museum
Hagia Sophia, which is among the most visited museums in the world; is one of the most important historical monuments in the history of art and architecture. 6. Eastern Roman Philo was described by the world as the 8th wonder. The building, which was a church for 916 years, was converted into a mosque by #Fatih #Sultan #Mehmet'in #1453 with the #conquest of Istanbul, and as a mosque for 482 years. It opened its doors as a museum in 1935 with the order of #Atatürk and the decision of the #Council of #Ministers. In 2020, by the decision of #President #Recep #Tayyip #Erdoğan, it was turned into a mosque and opened for Muslims.

Hurrem Sultan Bath
The bath, which was built by Mimar Sinan in line with Hürrem Sultan's wishes, is also known as "Hürrem Sultan Hamam". The carpet and rug art of #Haseki Bath, which stands opposite Hagia Sophia, is evaluated. To continue to attract attention with our list of must-have historical #places in Istanbul.

Akbiyik Street
The street of Istanbul-Sultanahmet, famous for its #pensions, #boutiquehotels, and #fishrestaurants, is now popular for #shopping with #spiceshops, #souvenirs, #bags, and #carpetshops.

III. Ahmet Fountain

III #Ahmet Fountain, which was built for the exam, is located at the entrance of #Topkapi #Palace. It's about more than a #fountain used to plan the fountain that occupies a place in the Sultanahmet.

Topkapi palace

Topkapi Palace, built during the reign of Mehmed the Conqueror, is one of the most important objects in Istanbul. The complex structure, which was used as the state administration center and the house of the gods, can be visited in many parts of the #Ottoman #state. We recommend that you spend at least half a day visiting the extensive palace.

Hagia Irene Museum

#Hagia Irene Museum is located in the 1st #courtyard of Topkapi Palace. After the conquest of Istanbul, the church, which started with increasing numbers, was started to be used as an industry by Damat Ahmet Fethi Pasha in 46 years to lay the #foundations of Turkish #museology.

Istanbul Archeology Museums
Among the places to visit in Sultanahmet, the Istanbul #Archeology Museums, which are a must-see for those who come to the city, are home to many important artifacts.