Feel The Soul Of Old City in Sultanahmet Istanbul
Editor Istanbul
Many former and contemporary writers tried to describe Istanbul with the most beautiful words and wrote about its beauty, elegance, rich civilization, and great historical legacy, but whatever we talked about and wrote about this city when you visit it, you will be dazzled by its beauty, simplicity of its inhabitants and its wonderful civilization. Istanbul is a city that has become a prominent place in the world, including the beauty of nature and multiple archaeological landmarks, and it has become a center of attraction for investors, tourists and those wishing to reside in this city alike, everyone who visits Istanbul will fall in love with it directly, this is inevitable!Â
When we talk about Istanbul, we feel the old city walls, bargaining in the historical markets, feeling the sanctity of the Ottoman mosques, and relaxing in the Turkish Hamam, there is always something you can do in the old city of Istanbul.
when we say “The old city of Istanbul†we mean Sultanahmet district, this district has so many important tourist attractions such as the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia and many other places too.
History Of Sultanahmet District In Istanbul
The region got its name from the Blue Mosque, which is known as the Sultanahmet Mosque in Istanbul. Its name came after the famous Ottoman Sultan Ahmed the first, who was buried in the mosque's courtyard.
The Sultanahmet district in Istanbul is affiliated with the Fatih municipality, the European Center of Istanbul, meaning it is located in the heart of old Istanbul and is considered one of the important tourist areas. The Sultanahmet area has a great impact on the heart of visitors to Istanbul, and you can hardly walk a step in the streets of Sultanahmet in Istanbul without you hearing three or four different languages.
In the region, several pieces of evidence and monuments converge on the various civilizations that have passed through the region, and the tourist region’s balance is doubled by its beautiful atmosphere, its gardens, green spaces, and the coast of Marmara.
It is also possible to reach the region through several transportations in Istanbul. From Istanbul Airport to Sultanahmet You can use the HAVAIST buses, which are dedicated buses to reach Istanbul Airport from several areas in Istanbul, and they have a dedicated stop in Sultanahmet Square.
The Sultanahmet district in Istanbul also has a bus and transportation network that greatly facilitates access to the tourist and archaeological areas within the region or in its vicinity and to get to know the most interesting tourist places that attract visitors in the Sultanahmet area and the most important of them.
Top Must-Visit Places In Sultanahmet, Istanbul
• Blue Mosque
One of the most important places to visit in the Sultanahmet district is for sure Sultanahmet Mosque, A verse of Islamic urban art, and one of Istanbul's most famous attractions, located on Sultanahmet Street next to the tram station. The mosque accommodates about 10 thousand worshipers and is distinguished by its wide area and dazzling design decorated with Ottoman inscriptions, in which the blue color is frequently used, and from that, it took its second name "Blue Mosque in Istanbul".Â
• Sultanahmet Square
Sultanahmet Square is one of the famous squares in Turkey, and a tourist area rich in historical monuments, including mosques, churches, museums, and gardens, and the square provides an ideal opportunity for shopping in the tourist bazaars.
• Hagia Sophia
The Hagia Sophia is one of the famous landmarks in the Sultanahmet area in Istanbul and is distinguished by a stunning building dating back to the Byzantine era, as the Hagia Sophia was a Byzantine church, then the Ottomans turned it into a mosque. Ataturk later turned it into a museum, and it has been in this situation since the establishment of the Turkish Republic. Last year, the Turkish government issued a decision to return this building to its previous condition as a mosque, which sparked some controversy in international circles.
• Topkapi Museum
Topkapi was the palace from which the Ottoman Empire was administered, and it was turned into a museum after the establishment of the Turkish Republic, and it consists of several buildings with great decoration, white marble, and the museum also has a view of the Bosphorus.
• Gülhane Park
Gülhane Park, A royal garden adjacent to Topkapi Palace, "the high door" and was part of the palace in the past and is still united today by one wall. Today, Gülhane Park is considered one of the favorite tourist attractions for those wishing to hike and entertain.
• Basilica Cistern
The Basilica Cistern, a distinctive tourist landmark, is known by several names such as the Cathedral Basin, the "Turban" Palace, or the submerged palace. It is the largest reservoir in European Istanbul, with an area of about 9,800 square meters.
• German Fountain
The German fountain was a gift from the German Emperor Wilhelm II to Sultan Abdul Hamid II, and it has a historical and archaeological value that made it an important tourist attraction in the Sultanahmet area of Istanbul, and the fountain was built in Germany, but it was partially moved to Istanbul and then it was assembled and built in its current location in Sultanahmet Square.
Book your tour in the old city of Istanbul and learn about its most important landmarks and enjoy spending the most enjoyable time between its ancient walls and its interesting landmarks in Istanbul.
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