Old Town Istanbul is where you must see it and even choose your stay during your visit to Istanbul.
Old Town Istanbul
The section described as Old Town Istanbul or Old City Istanbul is the area used as Istanbul’s residential and administrative location for centuries. Byzantine and Ottoman states are governed by this region. So old town has many cultural histories and tourist sites. You feel like you’ve been traveling in old Town for centuries. Dozens of artifacts from the Byzantine and Ottoman period make this region a center of attraction. Aya Sofya, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, Dikili Stone, earth-sinking Sarnici, Hippodrome, Byzantine walls, Honorary Sarnici and many other historical structures… this is the perfect space with these wonderful works in old Town Istanbul. Old Town Istanbul is where you must see it and even choose your stay during your visit to Istanbul.
Where should we start telling you about Old Town Istanbul? It’s hard to even decide!
Hagia Sophia
It was built almost 1700 years ago by the Byzantine Empire, the largest and most important church of that time! The Hippodrome square is located in the area known as Sultanahmet Square today. Old Town Istanbul was the first place you would visit during your trip. He served as a mosque during the Ottoman Empire and was converted into a museum when the Ottoman Empire collapsed. In recent years, the Ayasofya Mosque has been reopened to worship.
Blue Mosque (Sultanahmet Mosque)
The Ottoman Sultan is a mosque built by 1.Ahmed, just opposite Ayasofya in the early 1600, located in Hippodrome, Sultanahmet Square. It’s a very large and grandeur that fascinates those who see it. it’s famous for its 6 minaret and its appearance from many points of the city.
Hippodrome (Sultanahmet Meydanı)
The Imperial Palace of the Roman Empire had been in this area centuries ago. After that, it was one of the most important urban squares of both the Byzantine Empire and the Ottoman Empire. Many works you will see during your visit to Old Town Istanbul are located in the area. The reason we recommend this area for the stay is because you are lucky to have easy access to many historical and tourist sites.
Basilica Cistern
Built to meet the city’s water supply during the Byzantine Empire. The Ottoman Empire also used this sarnici for a period of time. The Ottoman Empire, which then started using its own plumbing systems, has disabled it, but has remained at the same time because of its historical heritage. Today it is used as a museum and event area. With the latest restoration made especially by Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality, it has become a place that attracts visitors. Old Town Istanbul attracts attention as another place to charm you during your visit.
Old Town Istanbul is not just a few places we talked about above. When you get to this area, you’ll feel like you’re in a time machine. So we recommend that you be with a good guide or a group tour when you’re traveling this area. For the Old City tour or guidance services, you can contact us here or follow our instagram and facebook accounts.
