Hippodrome: İt is the former center of sportive and political activities of Constantinople. The Hippodrome was built by the Roman Emperor Septimus Severus in 203 AD, and Constantine the Great enlarged and adorned it with beautiful works which were brought from different places of the Roman Empire when he chose Byzantium as his new capital. The Hippodrome was not only used for races but also for public meetings.

 

The Blue Mosque: Its real name in Turkish is the Sultan Ahmed Camii. It is one of the biggest and most famous mosques of Istanbul with its blue tiles and 6 minarets.

 

St. Sophia: This magnificent Byzantine Church is one of the finest architectural works in the world. It has been nominated as the 8th  world wonder by many historians.

 

Topkapı Palace: This was the former imperial residence from where the Great Ottoman Empire was ruled. The Topkapı Palace is a largest palace in Istanbul, Turkey, it was the primary residence of the Ottoman Sultans for approximately 400 years (1465-1856) of their 624-year reign. Today it is a spectacular museum that houses one of the largest collections of Chinese and Japanese porcelain.

 

Grand Bazaar: (Kapalicarsi in Turkish) is one of the largest covered markets in the world with its 4400 shops, 3000 companies,  17 hans (separate inns for specific type of products), 64 streets, 25.000 employees, 4 fountains, 2 mosques and 22 gates. It's a heaven for shoppers and a good opportunity for people to discover the Turkish hospitality.