City: Grand Bazaar
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The mosques, bazaars, and Turkish baths of Istanbul could keep you happily occupied for your entire trip: an eyeful of breathtaking architecture here, a good-natured haggle over a carpet there. Kick your trip off at the awe-inspiring Sultan Ahmet Camii (Blue Mosque), which is visible from many points of the city. Stroll the Galata Bridge and stop by the Miniaturk Park to see its tiny artifacts. The Grand Bazaar has thousands of shops to browse, while the Egyptian Bazaar is a fragrant trove of spices and fruits.
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1. Kanuni Sultan Suleyman Turbesi
2. Yeni Camii
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,195 reviews
This mosque was positioned on a hill overlooking the harbor at Eminonu. Today, the local pigeons make their home in its graceful domes and arches.
3. Hunkar Kasri
4. Sehzade Mehmet Turbesi
5. Ahi Ahmet Celebi Cami
6. Tomb of Hurrem Sultan
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4.5 based on 28 reviews
Reviewed By Omer-Lavv - Greater London, United Kingdom
HURREM SULTAN or Roxelana was born in Rohatyn(present day Ukraine) around 1506, captured and sent to Istanbul as a slave around 1520, entered the "Royal Ottoman Harem"(part of the house reserved for women) as a servant, became a concubine and finally the legal wife of Sultan Suleiman the magnificent, gaining the first ever title of "Haseki Sultan"(Imperial consort). Hurrem gave birth to 6 of children of Sultan Suleiman, including the next Ottoman Sultan Selim 2. Hurrem Sultan had great influence on Ottoman empire’s political & state affairs as an advisor to the Sultan. She is considered as one of most powerful women in the Ottoman history Hurrem Sultan died in 1558 & her moseleum is part of Sulemaniye mosque complex of Istanbul in a separate building next to the moseleum of Sultan Suleiman the magnificent. Entry to Sulemaniye mosque & moseleum of Hurrem Sultan is free.
7. Beyazit Mosque
8. Kalenderhane Camii
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4.0 based on 35 reviews
Reviewed By 1973LYS - Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Dated back from the era of Byzantium of its Theotokos Kyriotissa, Kalenderhane Camii welcomes all visitors - unlike other mosques from Byzantium era which are most of the time closed - I am grateful I could enter the mosque and enjoy the magnificent interior inside. Beautiful and intact. It is located around Istanbul University with lots of cafe and restaurants although it doesn't reduce the peaceful feeling in the mosque area. Free tea is available for visitors.
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