5 Historical Places You Must Visit In Istanbul!

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Mar 01 1145 read

Istanbul, the city of magic and beauty, attracts with its wonderful tourist attractions many tourists for recreation, entertainment and spending the most enjoyable times amid nature, monuments and cultural monuments and all that distinguishes Istanbul. In this article, we will present you with a comprehensive and integrated guide about the best 5 historical sites that you should see when you visit Istanbul.

Best Places To Visit In Istanbul, Turkey?

â€¢Â Hagia SophiaÂ

Hagia Sophia is one of the most important monuments in the ancient world, it is the most interesting religious building in Istanbul, start your program in Istanbul by visiting the Hagia Sophia, which almost embodies the history of Istanbul. The Hagia Sophia is considered the most important tourist attraction, and it is a wonderful achievement in the history of architecture. In the 1980s, Hagia Sophia was recognized as part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site in Istanbul and became one of the most important tourism targets in Istanbul, as it received many visitors from all over the world.

An architectural piece from the first day of its construction, Hagia Sophia is not only famous for its wonderful architecture, but also for its mosaics, in addition to the presence of wonderful Byzantine examples and the presence of amazing decorations of the unique Ottoman calligraphy.

History of this building, This church was built by order of the Byzantine Emperor Justinian the First in the sixth century and was called the Church of the Holy Spirit. In 2020 this building was converted into a mosque again.

â€¢Â Topkapi Palace

Topkapi Palace is one of the most important historical sites of Istanbul, which includes one of the important museums of Istanbul, and is considered one of the places of tourism in the city of Istanbul, specifically in the famous Sultanahmet Istanbul area, and it was built by the Conqueror Mehmed in the 15th century AD, and it served as the administrative headquarters for the president of the Ottoman Sultans.

The building has undergone many developments and expansion, especially after the 1509 earthquake and 1665 fire. Currently, the building consists of 4 main yards in addition to a fair number of buildings spread on its outskirts and the famous Haramlik in addition to the Imperial Council building. This building was converted into a museum in 1923 after the end of the Ottoman Empire.

â€¢Â The Sultans' Palace (Dolmabahce Palace)

Dolmabahce PalaceÂ is located in Besiktas area on the European coast of the Bosphorus, Dolmabahce Palace in Istanbul is an architectural masterpiece, and it was built by Sultan Abdul Majid, who was the thirty-first Ottoman Sultan.Â

This palace was built to replace the Topkapi Palace, to be the new administrative center of the Ottoman Empire. Construction of this palace started in 1843 and construction work ended in 1856.

The reasons behind the construction of this palace were due to Sultan Abdul Majid's desire to have a modern building that represents the civilized face of the Ottoman Empire at the time and to be comparable to the luxury and sophistication of the palaces of the kings of Europe, you will find touches of opulence and luxury the moment you enter this palace.

Dolmabahce Palace is one of the most famous and most beautiful palaces in Turkey, which has turned into a prominent tourist attraction in Istanbul, visited by many tourists annually.

â€¢Â Istanbul Archaeological Museums

An amazing journey through the ages and history. It is located one stop away from the Sultanahmet area. it is one of the most important tourist attractions in the city, this museum consists of three of the most important museums in Istanbul:Â the Istanbul Archaeological Museums, the Ancient Orient Museum, and the Tiled Kiosk Museum.Â Â

The history of this museum was founded in 1891 and was initially called the HÃ¼mayu Museum, meaning the Imperial Museum. This collection of museums includes more than a million rare artifacts belonging to many cultures throughout the ages.

â€¢Â The Grand Bazaar

The Grand Bazaar is located in the Fatih area within the old walled city of Istanbul, and it is one of the largest and oldest covered bazaars in the world, and it is located on a geographical area of â€‹â€‹about 31 square kilometers and contains approximately 4000 shops and kiosks in addition to the presence of nearly 60 streets and lanes.

When you visit this grand bazaar, you will find many things that can be bought as souvenirs. Also, the hottest things that can be bought are traditional Turkish carpets, gold, traditional Ottoman style, fake international brands, famous Turkish sweets, and many other things that will impress you.

Where can I stay in Istanbul?

If you want to visit museums and historical places that still preserve the fragrant history and civilization of the Ottoman and Byzantine Empire, we recommend that you stay in one of the Sultanahmet Istanbul hotels, as it will be close to such kinds of tourist places in Istanbul. Beyazit and Taksim are an ideal option and are popular tourist areas to stay in as well.