Historical Places to Visit in Istanbul

Istanbul is known as the city of civilizations. It has been home to many civilizations throughout history. For this reason, it is a city whose history dates back to ancient times and is very valuable. Currently, many artifacts have been inherited from the past to the present. One side of Istanbul is in Asia and the other side is in Europe. The two continents are connected by the Marmara Sea. Places to visit Istanbul historical sites are written below for both sides.

Historical Places on the European Side

The European Side is especially home to historic mosques. Suleymaniye Mosque, Sultan Ahmet Mosque and Hagia Sophia Mosque can be visited. It also has a historical church called Bulgarian Sveti Stefan. If we come to the palaces that should be visited; Topkapı Palace, Çırağan Palace, İbrahim Pasha Palace, Dolmabahçe Palace, Yıldız Palace are the historical places to be seen. At the same time, Rumeli Fortress, Yedikule Dungeons, Galata Tower, Hagia Irene, Basilica Cistern are worth seeing. The historical school can only be seen from the outside as education continues to be given at the Fener Greek High School for Boys. The Grand Bazaar, the most touristic bazaar, and the Spice Bazaar are among the places to visit.

Historical Places on the Asian Side

Places to visit on the Anatolian side; Haydarpaşa Station, Maiden’s Tower, Kuleli Military High School (currently closed), Heybeliada Seminary (special permission required to enter), Hıdiv Pavilion, Adile Sultan Pavilion, Beylerbeyi Palace, Anadolu Hisarı, Mihrimah Sultan Complex. Along with these buildings, it has Yoros Castle and Aya Yorgi Monastery.

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