Category: Istanbul attractions

The Blue Mosque in Istanbul
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Istanbul main tourist attractions

By on Jan 09, 2012 in Istanbul attractions

One of the most famous landmarks in Istanbul is the Topkapi Palace, which served as the residence of the sultans from the 15th to the 19th centuries. Two of the buildings which stand out from the rest of the palace-complex, are the former harem, and the treasury. From the hill on which the Palace stands, one can gain a splendid view of the boats bustling about in Golden Horn Bay.

Istanbul Kariye Museum, Chora Church
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Istanbul Kariye Museum, Chora Church

By on Jul 13, 2009 in Istanbul attractions, Istanbul museums

The Kariye Museum, the 11th-century church of “St. Savior” in the Chora complex, is after Hagia Sophia, the most important Byzantine monument in Istanbul. Unremarkable in its architecture, inside the walls are decorated with superb 14th-century mosaics.