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“Great Mosque .. attached to it buildings for teaching, a building contains the King Soliman Alkanoni and others graves, building contains his wife's grave, a cemetery and few gardens, the back garden is very beaut...”
“Specially when you come to the side of facing with magnificent Modern city (Taksim) and Galata bridge, Galata Tower, Golden Horn all this amazing places can be seen from The Süleymaniye Mosque.”
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“Truly awe-inspiring structure - the play of light coming through at different angles from the myriad windows high above, the detail of the frescoes and mosaics that decorate it's walls and roof and the perfect sym...”
“Amazing history to the place - changing function dependent to rulers - well preserved - and now a museum to its Christian and Muslim history - each having aspects preserved .”
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“Sultanahmet has everything - Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, Grand Bazaar, Hagia Sophia, Cisterns, Spice Market - so much history and amazing sights to see and if you choose your hotel wisely (we recommend Sirkeci Ma...”
“We stayed at a hotel in this area, perfect for visiting all the main highlights of the Old City (Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace etc.), lots of nice things to see in walking distance including a bazaar.”
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“... what you want to see Restaurant and cafe within the palace grounds Fantastic views over the Bosporus and golden horn as well as the surrounding city A visit gives a much deeper insight to Turkey and it’s history”
“It's truly mind boggling how people of bygone eras lived and everything is on display from the utensils they used, their clothing, pottery, household items and it's all very ornate and decorative - a true feast fo...”
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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...”
“Truly interesting place and if you're there during a hot summer, this is a great place to visit, because it's cool and you get break from the heat :) I loved the dark atmosphere.”
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“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!).”
“Inside, you must take a guided tour and no photography is allowed but the tour was very informative and keeps your attention.”
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“take a tour to see the famous Istanbul attractions like: Bosphorous sea, Golden Horn, Sultanahmet area(Blue Mosque), Hagia Sophia, Grand Bazaar, Galata (Tower & Bridge), Roman and Byzantine and Ottoman buildings.”
“Towering minarets, ancient mosques, buzzing bazaars, modern street life, erstwhile capital of Byzantine and Ottoman empires, the historical areas of Old City, ferry to cross between Europe and Asia, largest covere...”
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“It it is just the right size to keep kids interested and if you appreciate classic cars you will love this collection, the staff are very friendly and helpful and we will definitely visit again when we have guests.”
“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...”
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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...”
“Loved the rich history and culture of the mosque,go early if you want great photos ,its empty in the morning around 9.Visit prayer times and you can sit and pray and feel uplifted.”
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“There are vast collections, spanning centuries, of: Cars, trains planes, ships (including a submarine), boats, bicycles, steam engines, dolls houses, sewing machines and all sorts of other machines.”
“after great Osman Historic dont miss this great collection museum collection of classic cars, trains boats , aircraft & old military plus some antiques interested of for all ages”
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“The Bosphorus Strait, along with its two significant bridges crossing from the European side of Turkey to the Asian side, are a truly wonderful view for those interested in photography and natural views.”
“A two hour boat trip up the Bosporus cradling a cup of Turkish tea means you get to see a load of sights, including Dolmabache Palace, Bosporus bridge and various mosques from a very different perspective.”
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“Excellent place to unwind in the gardens,although very busy you just need time to let your feet and brain to unwind ,from all the walking and cultural bombardment of the area,Its Istanbuls main old city area,with...”
“This beautiful square deserves a visit and it is a great place to make a stop and relax and take photos of Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque and sit down for a while, both at day and at night.”
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“There are also various playgrounds for children, picnic tables, ancient fountains, gazebos, clean public toilets in the gardens.”
“Tulip Festival April 01-30 at Emirgan park. Park located half way through Bosforus on the European side, between Black sea and Sea of Marmara.”
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“It was an amazing mosque, its architecture looks similar to the one of Sultanahmet mosque, and the surrounding area is very wide and provided with seats and sunshades so you feel it like a park.”
“Wandering around the huge complex, admiring the architectural details, and just absorbing the atmosphere was one of the highlights of my Istanbul visit”
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“Charming Mosque with towering minerals rising above the city, the far horizon, as well as the Old City with its many houses and buildings tightly packed onto the slope of the European continent, this is the best p...”
“The Golden Horn is a great attraction featuring breathtaking views, unique boat cruise experiences and a feeling of being in the heart of Istanbul.”
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“a little less know site compare to its big sister, you will find it by walking straight down the akbiyir street from Hagia Sofia approx.”
“this was one of the most beautiful mosque i've seen, as outside and inside it is magnificent even if it is a small one”
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“Gulhane Park is an amazing green space in the middle of the Old City, beautiful walkways, trees, flowers historical displays and the wonderful Science museum that will give you a greater understanding of the scien...”
“Tall trees, seasonal flowers and well groomed hilly park area are dotted with kaftans (traditional dress) art installations that are great to take pictures at.”
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“As always go with a professional local guide to get the full incredible history.”
“This cistern from the 4th century was renovated and is now open to the public for expositions.”
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“The mosque is beautiful with a lot of history and holds significance to muslims as the Prophets Companions are buried here There are tombs of various emperors families and the graveyard is lovey for a walk.”
“This area is the Full attract of Muslim tourist cause of cemetery of Hazrat Ayoub Ansari and One of the beautiful mosque in Turkey found near by.and great ice cream parlar.”
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“... path so you can enjoy walking safely across the bridge to move from the new Istanbul to the old city of Istanbul, on the side of the bright you can click your best click of Istanbul city, Bosporus sea and the ...”
“From men fishing from the bridge, dozens of fish restaurants under the bridge, street vendors along the bridge, and tourists taking beautiful backdrop photos, this is a great way to see Istanbul.”
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“Enjoy your delicious potatoes filled with different ingredients (a famous dish special to this area), sit on the European side of Istanbul city right under the Bosphorus bridge, and watch the Asian side across.”
“Walking the streets of ortakoy with its narrow streets on the inside, full of shops and small cafes; and its amazing bosphorous view is one of the best things you can do in Istanbul.”
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“Very beautiful place where you can see almost al Turky in small size, wonderful and charming place, we love it and we still remember it always, recommend it to visit , you can finish it within two hours with takin...”
“a complete guide to what you are going to see in turkey... as amazing as it can get.. loved the place and loved the harmony between the place, the golden horn and the neighborhoods around... a must visit”
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“The fortress is the narrowest part of the Bosphorus river and has interesting story on how ships used to travel carefully at this narrowest point due to water currents.”
“on a clear blue sky the view of Bosporus and the Asian side is stunning and beautiful.”
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“Camlica Hill A Favorite Picnic Spot in IstanbulVisitors to Istanbul soon discover that this beautiful city has a great deal to offer.It’s a favorite picnic area in the city because of the relaxed ambience and stun...”
“Must visit mosque in the asian side of Istanbul, new piece of art that Erdogan wants to have like other Ottoman Sultans It has the most beautiful views of the see and town its huge place with so many departments...”
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“my openion ; one of the obligatory visiting items in Istanbul ; this is the new imagination throw the past ; how the sultan moh'd al faith was occupy kostantinopol ; but in fact the huge decoration & perspective ;...”
“Live the battle of Constantine on 1453 , panoramic view for the battle and informative place for the before and after battle, very interesting place .”
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“... visiting twice The ex summer palace of the ottoman sultans One that is still very well kept and worth a visit Was a nice visit looking at the opulent rooms and designs of the palace Would highly recommend to v...”
“We saw this palace courtesy of a Bosphorus cruise which we boarded at Besiktas returning to Kabatas [great value at 20TL, about £2.75] and included an option to stay for an hour at a few stops on the Asian side of...”
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“If you want to go to a place where you can just sit and enjoy the greenery and maybe have a picnic then this is the place for you.”
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“The Eyup Square has lots of cafes and restaurants (and it's delicious) while you're there you can visit Eyup Mosque and take the cart to go up to Pier Loti and have a view of the Golden Horn.”
“On top of the hill it is a popular activity of visitors to enjoy the wonderful sight of the Istanbul skyline and the Golden Horn sitting in front of the cafe with a cup of tea.”
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“... like in the old films , Bulgarian / Mix gypsy streets , Greek Orthodox Churches , old fortress, parts of the city walls , historical architecture, fountains , quirky shops / homes are within walking distance o...”
“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.”
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