Historical Places

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Dolmabahce Palace

This palace was built in the mid 1800s to replace an earlier structure that was made of wood. The new palace incorporated sixteen separate buildings with stables, a flour mill and a clock tower among them.

580 locals recommend

Dolmabahce Palace

Dolmabahçe Caddesi

580 locals recommend

This palace was built in the mid 1800s to replace an earlier structure that was made of wood. The new palace incorporated sixteen separate buildings with stables, a flour mill and a clock tower among them.

Kız Kulesi

According to Turkish legend, a princess was locked in this tower to protect her from being bitten by a snake. Over the years the tower has been used as a customs station, lighthouse and a residence for retired naval officers.

59 locals recommend

Kız Kulesi

Üsküdar Harem Sahil Yolu

59 locals recommend

According to Turkish legend, a princess was locked in this tower to protect her from being bitten by a snake. Over the years the tower has been used as a customs station, lighthouse and a residence for retired naval officers.

Anatolian Fortress

21 locals recommend

Anatolian Fortress

21 locals recommend

Rumelihisarı

This three-towered fortress was built in 1452 on the Bosphorus to protect the narrow waterway from advancing ships.

88 locals recommend

Rumelihisarı

Yahya Kemal Caddesi

88 locals recommend

This three-towered fortress was built in 1452 on the Bosphorus to protect the narrow waterway from advancing ships.

Yoros Castle

21 locals recommend

Yoros Castle

No:3 Fener Yolu

21 locals recommend

Galata

Built in 500 A.D., Galata Tower is one of the dominating landmarks of Istanbul. It was used as a watchtower to help defend the city.

200 locals recommend

Galata

200 locals recommend

Built in 500 A.D., Galata Tower is one of the dominating landmarks of Istanbul. It was used as a watchtower to help defend the city.

Basilica Cistern

The Basilica Cistern is the largest of several hundred ancient cisterns beneath the city that provided a water filtration system for the buildings nearby. This underground chamber measures approximately 138 meters (453 ft) by 64.6 meters (212 ft) and is capable of holding 80,000 cubic meters (2,800,000 cu ft) of water. The ceiling is supported by 336 marble columns.

638 locals recommend

Basilica Cistern

1/3 Yerebatan Cd.

638 locals recommend

The Basilica Cistern is the largest of several hundred ancient cisterns beneath the city that provided a water filtration system for the buildings nearby. This underground chamber measures approximately 138 meters (453 ft) by 64.6 meters (212 ft) and is capable of holding 80,000 cubic meters (2,800,000 cu ft) of water. The ceiling is supported by 336 marble columns.

The Blue Mosque

(Blue Mosque) Built between 1609-1616, this impressive mosque has six minarets. Why is it called "Blue Mosque?" There are two stories: the first, more common one is that the interior is covered in Blue İznik tiles. The second is: many years ago, ancient sailors who sailed by the mosque on the Marmara Sea saw the blue colors of the sea reflected in the mosque.

803 locals recommend

The Blue Mosque

No:10 Atmeydanı Cd.

803 locals recommend

(Blue Mosque) Built between 1609-1616, this impressive mosque has six minarets. Why is it called "Blue Mosque?" There are two stories: the first, more common one is that the interior is covered in Blue İznik tiles. The second is: many years ago, ancient sailors who sailed by the mosque on the Marmara Sea saw the blue colors of the sea reflected in the mosque.

Beylerbeyi Palace Historic Tunnel

This summer residence of the Sultans was also used to house foreign heads of state visiting the Ottoman capital. Several palaces had been built and demolished at this site over the years. The present structure was built between 1861-1865 and has six staterooms and 26 smaller rooms.

92 locals recommend

Beylerbeyi Palace Historic Tunnel

Abdullahağa Caddesi

92 locals recommend

This summer residence of the Sultans was also used to house foreign heads of state visiting the Ottoman capital. Several palaces had been built and demolished at this site over the years. The present structure was built between 1861-1865 and has six staterooms and 26 smaller rooms.