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Chora Church / Kariye Museum

Get Directions I recently made a three hour Istanbul tour in Balat , one of Istanbul’s oldest neighbourhoods. This part of town is a melting pot of immigrants, including Jews, Orthodox Christians, and of course Turks. It took me to the old City Walls, the Kariye Museum ( Kariye Müzesi or Chora Church) and the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate. If you’re interested in Istanbul’s history from the late Roman times to contemporary periods, this is a nice excursion to make Chora Church / Kariye Museum Istanbul Old City Walls I found my way to the Kariye Museum in Edirnekapı, Fatih . But I didn’t go in yet. Since I was still fresh, I first walked a little uphill followed by a rather steep flight of stairs up the remains of the 5th century (and later) city walls. Although this climb is certainly not for everyone (there is no railing for instance), it is worth it. The view over the city is magnificent and what’s left of the walls — only on...

Topkapi Palace

Get directions Topkapi Palace ( Topkapı Sarayı ) is undoubtedly one of Istanbul’s top tourist attractions. Strategically located on Seraglio Point ( Sarayburnu ) in the historical part of Istanbul, it has been the heart of the Ottoman Empire and the residence of the sultans and their women of the Harem for over three centuries, until Sultan Abdülmecid in 1853 decided to move the court to the Dolmabahçe Palace ( Dolmabahçe Sarayı ). Aerial view of Topkapi Palace Location Topkapi Palace, directly translated as Cannongate Palace , is located on Seraglio Point, a promontory overlooking the Marmara Sea, the Golden Horn and the Bosphorus and therefore a natural strategic location. The palace is located directly behind the Hagia Sophia, and was built on the same spot where the acropolis of the ancient Greek city of Byzantium stood. Some of its remains are still visible inside the palace. Initial construction and layout Mehmet the Conqueror ...

Grand Bazaar

Get directions The Grand Bazaar, one of the largest and oldest covered markets in the world housing over 3000 shops, is more than just a sightseeing spot. Ever since the 15th century, it has been bustling with activity. Every day locals and visitors are haggling to get the best bang for their buck. Here are some valuable bargaining tips for the Grand Bazaar and other shops around Istanbul. Grand Bazaar Notice How Similar Shops Stand Side by Side in Istanbul After you spent a few days walking around in Istanbul, you’ll notice streets (or even areas) where all shops seem to sell similar items. At Taksim Square you find a string of döner shops, in Galata a street full of musical instrument shops, in Karaköy nothing but DIY tools, etc. For Westerners this defies all commercial logic. Why would you want to drive competition to the max? But in Turkey they look at it from a different angle. If someone is in the market for let’s say a musical instrument, they...

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