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“Elements of the history of the Hagia Sophia can be viewed today from the beautiful Byzantine mosaics through to the mihrab, minarets and beautiful calligraphy on the dome that marks its time as a mosque.”
“Hagia Sophia, Turkish Ayasofya, Latin Sancta Sophia, also called Church of the Holy Wisdom or Church of the Divine Wisdom, cathedral built at Constantinople (now Istanbul, Turkey) in the 6th century ce (532–537) u...”
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“Often overlooked by eager tourists trying to check off the Blue Mosque, Topkapi palace and the Hagia Sophia, this mosque is a true gem that is lit up over the night sky above the city and a wonderful place to visi...”
“If you go to Istanbul the Sulaymaniyah Mosque and complex is a must see the Mosque is located 10 minutes walk from grand bazaar the complex also contains the remains of The Great Sultan Suleiman and go have a drin...”
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“This is a must see - it has a very otherworldly feeling about it- hundreds of Roman columns in this cistern which transported water to the people of Istanbul .It is an amazing feat how underground water was contai...”
“Found this to be a great place to visit Famously used as a backdrop in James Bond movie From Russia with Love, the 6th century cistern provided a fresh water supply for buildings including the Emperor's palace The...”
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“I visited the place on Aug 2018, I was alone and I love old cars so this place was very interesting for me, it is well organized, staff is very friendly, cars are beautiful and well maintained, you can easily spen...”
“Both enjoyed our visit tremendously with my father who grew up dreaming of these beautiful cars then parked in every street, taking him back to his youth and my son feasting his eyes on all the chrome and fins.”
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“The ancient cistern of Theodosius has been beautifully restored, combining ancient and modern architecture, and now hosts art exhibitions.”
“The modern entry stairs descend to a great underground space (45 x 25m), with brick barrel vaults supported by 32 marble columns ~9m high.”
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“You can also enjoy a train ride, a vessel or a submarine tour on weekends (that's Saturdays and Sundays), but there's an age limit for submarine tour ( 7 as I remember).”
“The museum has a brilliant collection of industrial artefacts from Turkey and beyond - cars, planes, boats, a submarine, a London bus and an old Bosphorus ferry.”
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“Awesome and beautiful Mosque in the heart of Sultanahmet Istanbul The Blue Mosque is the heart and soul of the Old city and projects a majestic and opulent Islamic building which is truly appreciated by the vast m...”
“The architecture and beauty of this mosque is amazing, the art and tiled calligraphy is breathtaking , the call to prayer that come from here gives an indescribable feeling that touches the soul a must see!”
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“We have been travelling to Turkey from Australia for many years and “First” and “Last” on our “To Do” list are visits to Hasan and Ugur in their wonderful Shop, Heritage Nomadic Art Gallery, Fatih, Sultanahmet, Is...”
“... trove of Turkish artisan goods from hand made Turkish slippers made from buffalo and camel hide, to hand woven Turkish towels of pure cotton, bamboo, and linen and cotton mixed from different towns in Turkey.”
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“A small multiple floors historic building that contains thousands of collectible rare toys that can be a heavenly spot for someone who is interested or anyone that want to travel back to his childhood.”
“Worth the trip to get there”
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“Don’t try and rush the visit, rather, take your time to listen to all of the narrations, and be swept along as the nostalgia and reveries come to life through beautifully created tableaux.”
“Use the audio guide and take your time to reflect on all of what makes us humans.”
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“Beautiful mansion on a hill overlooking the Bosphorus with spectacular seaside view and garden converted to a museum, where the exhibitions are really exciting .”
“house of richest family in turkey converted to museum, perfect green silent garden art galaries and very quality restaurant,”
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“... What's more, the design of the exhibition was belong to Bulent Erkmen who is one of my favorites in Turkey... (As far as I know Pera Museum has been serving to children too with some weekly educational program...”
“Nice temporary exhibition, beautiful building, friendly stuff.”
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“If u r in Istanbul u must visit at least once, in TURKEY there are lots of boza brands but this one is the first place, They have been producing boza till Ottaman Empire, place is historical and be careful They ha...”
“The cafe is not located at the centre of the old city, you can go by walking around 15 - 20 minutes after the Laleli station of the train, you can follow a Google map and/or ask people to search there, but you hav...”
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“... historic buildings from the Byzantine Era, it was built as a prototype for the great Hagia Sophia - the flat dome is the original and gives an indication of what the Hagia Sophia dome was intended to look like.”
“With far fewer visitors, it is very likely that you can have private time inside for prayer, meditation, and/or quiet contemplation.”
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“The Mosques court yard – which is built in a rare semi-circle layout is a peaceful sanctuary from the hustle and bustle of the Grand Bazaar.”
“The atmosphere is quiet and tranquil, a pleasant relief from the insanity of the nearby Bazaar, and a welcome change from better-known mosques overcrowded with tourists.”
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“Turkey has a long and proud military history, and this massive museums pays it remarkable homage.”
“really nice , these vintage military uniforms were really inspiring as I'm in the same field of fashion designing, a-lot of vintage Mughal construction and really primitive pieces for arms and ammunitions seen, wo...”
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“The Palace has amazing chandeliers both from English and France ( Baccarat ) , it also has the bedroom where the founder of modern Turkey , Mustafa Kemal ( Ataturk) passed away We spend a good 3 hours there as the...”
“The Palace is a beautiful complex from 19th century in classical European style of the time, with a main palace, harem, gardens, clock museum and a direct entrance to Bosphorus (what a view!).”
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“The museum is well laid out with rooms housing fascinating examples of Islamic calligraphy, paintings, pottery and artifacts of royal life from different periods in Turkish history.”
“You can learn a lot about the history of the former ruling dynasties of Turkey and the Middle East as well as of Central Asia.”
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“it's a huge church in istiklal street; you feel peace and joy inside the church; huge building decorated with colors; icon in the middle and the status pf St Anthony of Padua outside , also a status of St Mary;”
“It was a great place for reflection and prayer and I appreciated their staff asking people to be quiet and respectful while touring.”
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“I am blessed to visit Istanbul very often.Most of these times ve been to the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate.Locates in one of the most historical,beautifull neighborhoods,brings to the visitor memories from the past....”
“Pilgrimage site to visit if you are in the city of Constantinople!”
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“Away from the main tourist sites, but worth a visit if you want to find some inner peace in the hustle and bustle of Istanbul.”
“The mosque interior is lofty and spacious, capped by a dome (20m diameter and 37m high).”
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“Yes, there are troops of people moving into and out of the mosque, but it is a working religious temple and has a section for the tourists and a section for the believers, as well as fountains on the outside for M...”
“Amazing I was there during the Friday prayer It a nice place to spend time to see around and it’s close to the Fatih street where all shops are around”
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“You can learn more about the Mevlevi Derivshes in terms of historical facts, social and daily life activities as well as ethnographic features of their lives.”
“If you arrive very early, before the sema tickets go on sale, you can visit the Galata stone tower (as you face the museum entrance, turn right and walk downhill, you will see it) and/or eat at a good restaurant c...”
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“This small mosque near the Eminonu square, close to the Spice Bazaar is one of the most beautiful small mosques and has the loveliest tiles is unfortunately closed due to restoration now.”
“Unusually, the tiling goes almost to the base of the dome, which reflects the immense power and wealth of Vizier Rustem, who was vizier twice under Suleyman Kanunı.”
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“After seeing so much archaeology and history on display throughout Turkey, this museum is a refreshing break from the usual museum routine -- a bonus is the fact that it lies right along the Bosphorous, providing...”
“And this museum focuses on its exhibitions and in collections the best art works of the new and modern art history of Turkey.”
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“This former church and mosque is a little hard to get to but worth the trip, as it has a gallery filled with some of the best mosaics and friezes from the early Christian Era in Istanbul.”
“I took bus 87, which stops just a 4-minute walk from this stupendous church that has some of the most magnificent mosaics and frescoes in all of Turkey.”
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“Live the battle of Constantine on 1453 , panoramic view for the battle and informative place for the before and after battle, very interesting place .”
“There are pictures, letters, objects, a very stunning screenplay grasping you in the time of 1453 siege, you will remember war screams for a while... Must really see.”
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“I’m absolutely glad that I visited this mall, one of the best malls in Istanbul, you want brands name it and u have it, normal shops just tell me about it, it’s definitely recommended with kids or solo, I would ra...”
“the architecture of the mall is great and you can find every brand there from cheap to expensive the food court is very clean and has most of the known food brands and local foods even Nus-ret has a resturant ther...”
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“With one-of-a-kind imports including Jamie's Kitchen, Eataly, and Morini, the many restaurants and stores at the shopping center are some of the best in Turkey and the world.”
“very different, great stores and restaurants, even the food court is very elegant and clean.”
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“The Şehzade Mosque (meaning "prince") was commissioned by Suleiman the Magnificent as a memorial to his son Şehzade Mehmed who died of smallpox in 1543 at the age of 22.”
“Unlike the popular mosques inside the old city, this beautiful place of worship is quiet and serene.”
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