Istanbul

1. St Saviour in Chora Church      

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   Chora Church is the most interesting Byzantine church after Hagia Sophia in Istanbul. The importance of the church does not come from the building itself, the frescoes and the mosaics are superb and reflect the magnificient heritage of Byzantine Art. The Chora Church Museum is open every day from... more Chora Church is the most interesting Byzantine church after Hagia Sophia in Istanbul. The importance of the church does not come from the building itself, the frescoes and the mosaics are superb and reflect the magnificient heritage of Byzantine Art. The Chora Church Museum is open every day from 9 a.m to 4:30 p.m except Wed.close

   by Bairana posted on May, 2007

2. Topkapi Palace      

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   • boo rating: 90%

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   Very impressive...especially the dagger...I saw Topkapi the movie so I liked it!

   by manzano3333 posted on Jun, 2007

4. Basilica Cistern      

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   • boo rating: 80%

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   A beautiful and very original place to see! Built around 532 AD, it was forgotten after the conquest of the city by the Ottoman Turks. Re-discovered in 1545, it was used to water the gardens of Topkapi Palace. Today it has a rather mystical ambiance with the countless stone columns reflected in... more A beautiful and very original place to see! Built around 532 AD, it was forgotten after the conquest of the city by the Ottoman Turks. Re-discovered in 1545, it was used to water the gardens of Topkapi Palace. Today it has a rather mystical ambiance with the countless stone columns reflected in the water and illuminated with colors.close

   by Bairana posted on May, 2007

5. The Grand Bazaar      

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   The Grand Bazaar consists of 4,000 shops on a series of covered streets leading to a central avenue. The oldest sections are the Sandal Bedesten (cloth auction) and Cevahir Bedesten (jewelry market). The streets are named according to the trades, such as gold and silver sellers, carpet... more The Grand Bazaar consists of 4,000 shops on a series of covered streets leading to a central avenue. The oldest sections are the Sandal Bedesten (cloth auction) and Cevahir Bedesten (jewelry market). The streets are named according to the trades, such as gold and silver sellers, carpet sellers, slipper sellers, bootsellers, booksellers, pursemakers, etc. The most oriental atmosphere in Istanbul is found in the bazaar, which also houses many good restaurants and cafes.close

   by Stephane posted on May, 2007