Istanbul: Historical Place
Places and attractions in the Historical place category
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- Mosque
- Museum
- Historical place
- Sacred and religious sites
- Church
- Shopping
- History museum
- Shopping centre
- Art museum
- Park
- Neighbourhood
- Specialty museum
- Palace
- Mimar Sinan
- Cemetery
- Synagogue
- Nightlife
- Area
- Bridge
- Tower
- Music venue
- Art gallery
- Architecture
- Concert hall
- Sport
- Sport venue
- Music and shows
- View point
- Arenas and stadiums
- Nigoghayos Balyan
- Sarkis Balyan
- Bath house
- Fountain
- Shopping district
- Modern art museum
- Lighthouse
- Spa
- Island
- Concerts and shows
- Baroque architecture
- Entertainment district
- Dancing
- Science museum
- Vernacular architecture
- Performing arts
- Theater
- Memorial
- Skyscraper
- Piers and boardwalks
- Dam
- Football
- Basketball
Maiden's Tower
Iconic islet tower with boat trips Maiden's Tower, also known as Kız Kulesi, is an iconic lighthouse that graces the skyline of Istanbul, Turkey. Situated on a small islet at the southern entrance of the Bosphorus Strait, this historic structure has been a guardian of Istanbul's waters and a witness...
Rumelihisarı
Ancient fortress with panoramic views Perched on the European shores of the Bosphorus Strait in Istanbul, Turkey, the imposing Rumelihisarı stands as a testament to the city's rich history. This formidable fortress, also known as Rumelian Castle or Roumeli Hissar Castle, was constructed swiftly between...
Dolmabahçe Mosque
Ottoman-style mosque completed in 1853 Nestled on the European shore of the Bosphorus Strait, the Dolmabahçe Mosque, also known as the Bezm-i Alem Valide Sultan Mosque, stands as a testament to the grandeur of 19th-century Ottoman architecture in Istanbul, Turkey.
Adile Sultan Sarayı
Perched on the hills of Istanbul, with a commanding view of the Bosphorus, stands the Adile Sultan Sarayı, a palace steeped in history and elegance. This Ottoman-era palace, named after the Ottoman princess Adile Sultan, serves as a testament to the grandeur of...
Küçüksu Pavilion
Historic sultan's palace Nestled on the Asian shores of the Bosphorus Strait in Istanbul, Turkey, the Küçüksu Pavilion stands as a testament to the opulence and elegance of Ottoman architecture. This charming palace, also known as Küçüksu Palace or Göksu Pavilion, was built in the...
Eyüp Sultan Mosque
Historic mosque with a mausoleum The Eyüp Sultan Mosque, an emblematic site nestled in the heart of Istanbul, stands as a beacon of spiritual significance and architectural grandeur. Dedicated to Abu Ayyub al-Ansari – the standard-bearer and companion of the Prophet Muhammad – this mosque is a...
Nuruosmaniye Mosque
Large, 18th-century Ottoman mosque Nuruosmaniye Mosque stands as a magnificent piece of architecture in the heart of Istanbul, Turkey, embodying a blend of Islamic and Baroque styles. Erected between 1748 and 1755 during the reign of Sultan Osman III, this mosque is not only a site of religious...
Little Hagia Sophia
Iconic Byzantine-style domed mosque Little Hagia Sophia, formerly known as the Church of Saints Sergius and Bacchus, is a significant historical mosque nestled in the captivating city of Istanbul, Turkey. This architectural gem, often overshadowed by its larger namesake, the Hagia Sophia, is a must-visit...
Fountain of Ahmed III
Nestled in the historic heart of Istanbul, the Fountain of Ahmed III stands as a testament to the city's rich Ottoman past. This exquisite example of Turkish rococo architecture is located in front of the Imperial Gate of Topkapi Palace, offering a glimpse into the...
Gülhane Park
Serene city park with gardens and a museum Nestled in the historic peninsula of Istanbul, Gülhane Park offers a serene escape from the hustle and bustle of the city. This lush oasis, once part of the Topkapi Palace complex, is a verdant haven with a rich history that dates back to the Ottoman era.
Bayezid II Mosque
Mosque complex completed in 1506 Nestled in the historic heart of Istanbul, the Bayezid II Mosque is a stunning testament to Ottoman architecture and a serene place of worship that beckons visitors with its graceful minarets and majestic dome. Constructed between 1500 and 1505 during the reign of...
Tekfur Sarayı
Remains of a Byzantine imperial palace Nestled within the historic fabric of Istanbul, Tekfur Sarayı, also known as the Palace of the Porphyrogenitus, stands as a testament to the city's Byzantine past. This palatial remnant, dating back to the late 13th century, is the only surviving pavilion of the...
Valens Aqueduct
Remains of an ancient stone water system The Valens Aqueduct, an ancient Roman water conduit, stands as a testament to the engineering prowess of a bygone era in the heart of Istanbul, Turkey. Straddling the modern neighborhoods of Fatih and Şişli, this impressive structure was the major water-providing...
Zeyrek Mosque
Medieval mosque dating from 12th century Zeyrek Mosque or Monastery of the Pantocrator, is a significant mosque in Istanbul, made of two former Eastern Orthodox churches and a chapel.
Hatice Sultan Palace
The Hatice Sultan Mansion, a historical yalı located at Bosporus in Ortaköy neighborhood of Istanbul, Turkey and named after its original owner Hatice Sultan, is used today as a water sports club's building.
Walled Obelisk
The Walled Obelisk or Masonry Obelisk is a Roman monument in the form of an obelisk in the former Hippodrome of Constantinople, now Sultanahmet Square in Istanbul, Turkey.
Pertevniyal Valide Sultan Mosque
The Pertevniyal Valide Sultan Mosque, also known as the Aksaray Valide Mosque, is an Ottoman imperial mosque in Istanbul, Turkey. It is located at the intersection of Ordu Street and Atatürk Boulevard in the Aksaray neighborhood.
Great Palace Mosaic Museum
The Great Palace Mosaic Museum, is located close to Sultanahmet Square in Istanbul, Turkey, at Arasta Bazaar. The museum houses mosaics from the Byzantine period, unearthed at the site of the Great Palace of Constantinople.
Mihrimah Sultan Mosque
Grand mosque dating from 16th century The Mihrimah Sultan Mosque is a 16th-century Ottoman mosque located in the Edirnekapı neighborhood near the Byzantine land walls of Istanbul, Turkey. It was commissioned by Mihrimah Sultan, the daughter of Suleiman the Magnificent and designed by the chief imperial architect Mimar Sinan.
Beyazıt Square
Beyazıt Square is a square in the district of Fatih, situated in the European part of Istanbul, Turkey. It is officially named Freedom Square, but is known as Beyazıt Square after the Bayezid II Mosque on one side of it. The Square is the former site of the Forum of Theodosius built by Constantine the Great.
Kürkçü Han
The Kürkçü Han is a large historic han in Istanbul, Turkey. Founded by Mahmud Pasha, the grand vizier of Mehmet II, it was completed in 1467 and is the oldest surviving caravanserai in the city, although it has been modified, partly ruined, and renovated over the centuries.
Mihrimah Sultan Mosque
The Mihrimah Sultan Mosque is a 16th century Ottoman mosque located in the historic center of the Üsküdar district of Istanbul, Turkey. The Mihrimah Sultan Mosque is one of Üsküdar's best-known landmarks and takes its nicknames from the ferry landing near which it stands.
Ihlamur Pavilion
Ihlamur Palace, is a former imperial Ottoman summer pavilion located in Istanbul, Turkey. It was constructed during the reign of Sultan Abdülmecid I. It is under the administration of the Turkish Directorate of National Palaces.
Cistern of Philoxenos
The Cistern of Philoxenos, or Binbirdirek Cistern, is a man-made subterranean reservoir in Istanbul, situated between the Forum of Constantine and the Hippodrome of Constantinople in the Sultanahmet district.
Koca Mustafa Pasha Mosque
Koca Mustafa Pasha Mosque is a former Eastern Orthodox church converted into a mosque by the Ottomans, located in Istanbul, Turkey. The church, as the adjoining monastery, was dedicated to Saint Andrew of Crete, and was named Saint Andrew in Krisei or by-the-Judgment.
Prison of Anemas
The Prison of Anemas is a large Byzantine building attached to the walls of the city of Constantinople. It is traditionally identified with the prisons named after Michael Anemas, a Byzantine general who rose in unsuccessful revolt against Emperor Alexios I Komnenos and was the first person to be imprisoned there.
Aynalıkavak Pavilion
Aynalıkavak Pavilion is a former Ottoman pavilion located in the Hasköy neighborhood of Beyoğlu district in Istanbul, Turkey. It was constructed during the reign of Sultan Ahmed I, with various additions and changes over time. It is under the administration of the Turkish Directorate of National Palaces.
Beyazıt Tower
Beyazıt Tower, also named Seraskier Tower, from the name of the Ottoman ministry of War, is an 85-metre-tall fire-watch tower located in the courtyard of Istanbul University's main campus on Beyazıt Square in Istanbul, Turkey, on top of one of the "seven hills" which Constantine the Great had built the city, following the model of Rome.
Zal Mahmud Pasha Mosque
The Zal Mahmud Pasha Mosque is a 16th-century Ottoman mosque located in the Eyüp district of Istanbul, Turkey. It was designed by the imperial architect Mimar Sinan and completed in 1590.
Yıldız Hamidiye Camii
The Yıldız Hamidiye Mosque, also called the Yıldız Mosque, is an Ottoman imperial mosque located in Yıldız neighbourhood of Beşiktaş district in Istanbul, Turkey, on the way to Yıldız Palace. The mosque was commissioned by the Ottoman sultan Abdul Hamid II, and constructed between 1884 and 1886.
Florya Atatürk Marine Mansion
Florya Atatürk Marine Mansion, is a historic presidential residence located offshore in the Sea of Marmara in the Florya neighborhood of the Bakırköy district in Istanbul, Turkey.
Ahmet Hamdi Tanpınar Edebiyat Müze Kütüphanesi
The Ahmet Hamdi Tanpınar Literature Museum Library is a literary museum and archive dedicated to Turkish literature and named after the Turkish novelist and essayist Ahmet Hamdi Tanpınar. Located in Istanbul, Turkey, the museum was established by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism and opened on November 12, 2011.
Neve Shalom Synagogue
Neve Shalom Synagogue is a synagogue in the Karaköy quarter of Beyoğlu district, in Istanbul, Turkey. The synagogue was built in response to an increase in the Jewish population in the old Galata neighborhood in the late 1930s.
Mayor Synagogue
Mayor Synagogue is a former synagogue in the Hasköy district of Beyoğlu, Istanbul, Turkey.
The Union Church of Istanbul
The Union Church of Istanbul is an interdenominational, international, protestant, evangelical church, meeting since 1857 in the Dutch Chapel, which is located on the grounds of the Consulate General of the Netherlands in Istanbul. It is only a few minutes walk on Istiklal Caddesi towards Taksim Square from the Sishane Metro station.
Bet Israel Synagogue
The Bet Israel Synagogue is located in Şişli, Istanbul, Turkey. Like the Neve Shalom Synagogue, Bet Israel is supported and governed by the Neve Shalom Foundation.
Milion
The Milion was a monument erected in the early 4th century AD in Constantinople. It was the Byzantine zero-mile marker, the starting-place for the measurement of distances for all the roads leading to the cities of the Byzantine Empire. It thus served the same function as the Golden Milestone in Rome's forum.
Caferağa Medrese
The Caferağa Medrese or Cafer Ağa Madrasa is a former medrese, located in Istanbul, Turkey, next to the Hagia Sophia. It was built in 1559 by Mimar Sinan on the orders of Cafer Ağa, during the reign of Sultan Süleyman the Magnificent.
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