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History of Istanbul
Istanbul, home to different civilizations and empires with its vast history, was the land ruled by the Byzantine Empire and then the Ottoman Empire when its recent history was taken into consideration. The fact that the traditions and customs of various civilizations, as well as their historical values, leave their mark in Istanbul contributes to the history of Istanbul as a civilization in which different values are whole today and in the future.
Especially for Istanbul, which the Ottoman Empire described as the artery of civilization after the Byzantine Empire, the Mosque, museums and structures for the promotion of mosaic monuments and various historical monuments, and riches for cultural ruins added. For the curious mass of these wealth of value, almost every district of Istanbul can be included in the travel guide.
Sultanahmet Sightseeing
Sultanahmet is one of istanbul’s busiest districts. For Sultanahmet, which is now a popular meeting point, various restoration works and environmental arrangements are carried out and it is aimed to increase and protect the wealth of value. Sultanahmet, Sultanahmet mosque, Sultanahmet square and Sultan II, which are considered to be the first peaks of Istanbul. Ahmet Fountain and Arasta Bazaar should be evaluated by being in an important position in the travel guide with the sightseeing places.
The mosque has its historical textures and monuments reminiscent of those periods of its history and its architecture that fascinates people. Sultanahmet square is the square that expresses itself with the ruins of ottoman and Byzantine, which have the same riches. The German Fountain in the square remains a work of different cultures in this square. Sultan I. This fountain is located on the opposite side of the shrine known as ahmed.
Another place that should be included in the itinerary is; Hürrem Sultan Bath. Situated between the Sultanahmet mosque and the Hagia Sophia museum, this bath has a flood visitor every year.
Topkapi Palace and Museum
Topkapi Palace is also considered as the crown jewel of the monuments in Istanbul with its long history. Its historical story has managed to impress many travelers who had visitors at the time. In today’s guide to travel, the Topkapi Palace Museum is still visited by travelers.
The story of Topkapi Palace is briefly known as “the structure in which the value riches of ancient history are preserved”, which is expressed in the society and is essentially true. The story’s charm is not only the largest palace museum on 5 continents, but also the history of the building, huge historical archives, valuable artifacts and cultural riches. The Topkapi Palace has similar architecture with the pyramid structure accepted from the riches of the world.
Exhibiting Historical Values: Istanbul Archaeological Museums
There are a lot of places to visit in Istanbul. These places are places with cultural richness, but there are also Istanbul Archaeological Museums where excavations are introduced. With the results of today’s excavations, archaeological museums have managed to attract the interest and relevance of visitors. The museums where the archaeological value of the artifacts are exhibited in Istanbul are not only the Anatolian past, but also the remains and excavations of different civilizations with the museum complex. You can evaluate the archaeological museums in your travel guide.
The mosaics that are artistic are another museum elements of value. The Great Palace Mosaics Museum, which also has tastes for the mosaic, plans to visit.
Historic Fountain and Building Columns
Historical fountains and columns have managed to impress visitors from all walks of life for many years. The secret to its charms was by the indigenous people; it is identified with its historical story and historical structure. However, he emphasizes that these structures have deeper meaning and manages to convey them as a sense by travelers.
Examples of historical fountains in Istanbul; German Fountain, Sultan Ahmet fountain, 1st Mahmoud Khan fountain and many square fountains are the places to be included in the travel plan prepared in advance.
Yerebatan Cistern, which is one of the most beautiful examples of column structure and has a splendid appearance, is one of the largest cisterns in Istanbul. The history of the cistern dates back to the Byzantine period. For the cistern, which has survived without losing its charm with the restoration works to date, excursion arrangements can be made. Turkish and Islamic Values Hidden: Museum of Turkish and Islamic Art
There are various museums to meet the works of Istanbul, which are valued by their civilizations and empires. In addition to playing a role in the preservation of valuable monuments, the historical and value assessment of the museums themselves can also be the focal point of the museum itself for the trip. Among these museums, the Turkish and Islamic Museums, which have a large number of local and foreign visitors, is a very important museum. This museum is of great importance for the preservation and examination of cultural and religious monuments. The works of this museum attract visitors from all geography as well as Arab countries.
Catch Hotel
Kupacılar Sk. No:29, Sultanahmet, 34098 Fatih/İstanbul
Tel.: +90 212 516 87 87
Fax: +90 212 516 87 91
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Catch Hotel Sultanahmet
Sultanahmet Mah, Kennedy Cad. 38/1A, 34122 Fatih/İstanbul
Tel.: +90 212 516 87 87
Fax: +90 212 516 87 91
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