Blue
Mosque:
Its magnificent series of domes and semi-domes, its six slender
minarets sprouting from the corners of the mosque, its spacious
courtyard, and its grandiose yet elegant proportions, make the
Blue Mosque one of the architectural marvels of the world.
Hippodrome and Obelisks: The ancient Hippodrome, the scene of
chariot races and the center of Byzantine civil life, stood in
the open space in front of the Blue Mosque. Haghia Sophia Museum:
Haghia Sophia was built at the command of Emperor Justinian in
the years 532 to 537. The courtyard of Haghia Sophia harbors
a number of minor but fascinating Ottoman structures.
Grand Bazaar: The Grand Bazaar was built at the command of Fatih
Mehmet shortly after the Conquest. It contains 4399 shops, 2195
workshops, 497 stalls and 18 fountains.
Hippodrome : Center of sport activities and political
events of the Eastern Roman Empire.
Grand Bazaar
: Famous
shopping center
worldwide. Shopping
possibilities
for carpet, jewellery,
leather etc.
Departure at 08:45 am, ends approximately
1:30 pm. Prices per person
: 35
NOTES : Monday : Hagia Sophia and Turkish & Islamic
Arts Museum closed. Replaced with Kariye (St. Savior
in Chora) Museum, City Walls and Yedikule Dungeon
(Golden Gate) Sunday : Grand
Covered Bazaar closed
