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It is possible to see the traces of history around us. Istanbul, on the other hand, has the traces of history from various periods because it is home to various civilizations. The history of Istanbul reflects the most important periods of history with the peninsula. The historical peninsula was originally established by the Greeks as a settlement. So, where is the historical peninsula?
The history of the historical peninsula dates back to b.C. It dates back to 685. The historical peninsula is also called the inner Wall. The Bosphorus Strait, Golden Horn and the Sea of Marmara are connected to the sea. It is an area covered with fortifications built by by The Byzantine and now includes the fatih district border. It bears the traces of civilizations of Egypt, Rome, Byzantine and Ottoman Empires.
Istanbul Historic Peninsula districts and districts
The historical peninsula adds value to the value of Istanbul with its location and districts. Fatih and Eminonu districts are known as the historical peninsula. However, with the new settlement arrangements, Eminonu became a district by connecting to Fatih. With this arrangement, the districts and districts of the historical peninsula can be evaluated as follows.
The historical peninsula district is the region of Fatih district which is the center and the surrounding area. At the same time, the main districts are as follows;
– White
– Aksaray
– Koamustafapasa
– Eminonu And Vinegar
– Lantern
– Haseki
– Mahmutpasa
– Kumkapi,
– Tahtakale
– Vefa District And Surroundings
– Şehirmini
In addition, the sultanahmet area is one of the most important districts of the historical peninsula. In the same way, Süleymaniye Mosque and its environs are located on the historical peninsula. Fener and Balat (the greek orthodox region of Istanbul), also known as Fener, are located within the boundaries of the City.
Historic Peninsula Attractions
The historic peninsula has rich historical sites, as can be seen from the districts and districts. For this reason, Istanbul is one of the most important places to visit. Eminonu square welcomes visitors to the famous Egyptian Bazaar. Gülhane Park and Sirkeci Railway Station are also areas that visitors will not go without seeing.
One of the most popular areas of the historical peninsula is the Divan Road and The Circle. The divan road between The White and Sultanahmet Squares leads to the circular stone in the middle of Beyazıt. Divan road offers a very pleasant journey with historic sites, cafes and restaurants shops. This road, which was opened during the Roman Empire, was the address of important parades in the Ottoman Empire.
The name of The Circlelitaş is named after the circular column located right in the middle. It is worth seeing with its historical monuments and places in the vicinity. Beyazıtta is located in the Grand Bazaar, Nuruosmaniye Mosque, Istanbul University, Sahaflar Bazaar.
Mosque Districts in the Historic Peninsula
Laleli Mosque, Bodrum Mosque, Murat Pasha Mosque, Valide Sultan Mosque, Laleli and Aksaray districts, which are also welcomevisitors with mosques and other historical monuments. These include the Great Stone Khan and the Sofular Bath.
Süleymaniye Mosque and its environs add value to the Historical Peninsula with its very unique view. In addition to the botanical gardens, scenery and green, there are also various historical monuments buildings in this area.
Historic Peninsula Architecture and Highlighting Sites
The bozdoğan arch, which was established with the aim of carrying water to Istanbul, attracts attention with its effective architecture. This area is located in and around Karacustoms district. It is possible to find the works that attract attention with its architecture in and around the vefa district. The Zeyrek Mosque, which has been listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, sheds light on history with its architecture and vanity.
One of the fortification gates of Istanbul, Edirnekapi, gains meaning as the first gate that Sultan Mehmet the Conqueror entered the city. Various museum, church and mosque architectures are also found on the Historic Peninsula as a great wealth.
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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