Grand Bazaar is the most popular shopping place in Istanbul. Istanbul actually has the largest shopping malls in Europe. However, shopping in the Grand Bazaar, a 500-year-old historical building, is a different experience. In this article, you will find many tips about the Grand Bazaar. If you wish, let’s start with how to get to the Grand Bazaar. Because the bazaar has … [Read more...] about Grand Bazaar (Istanbul) Shopping Tips & Opening Hours
OLD CITY
SULEYMANIYE MOSQUE Opening Hours (Updated 2024)
Suleymaniye Mosque is located in the heart of the historical peninsula of istanbul. The mosque has a view of the Golden Horn and the Bosphorus from the most beautiful hill of the Old City. The Suleymaniye Mosque was built in the 16th century, when the Ottoman Empire was at the height of its power. Dedicated to Suleiman the Magnificent, the most famous sultan in Turkish … [Read more...] about SULEYMANIYE MOSQUE Opening Hours (Updated 2024)
Spice Bazaar (Istanbul) Opening Hours & Shopping Tips
Spice Bazaar is located in Eminonu, in the heart of Istanbul’s Old City. Eminonu is one of the transportation hubs of Istanbul and therefore it is crowded with people all day long. You can go to popular districts such as Kadikoy and Uskudar on the Asian side by ferry from Eminonu. In addition, you can take a Bosphorus cruise with the Turyol ferries on the Eminonu … [Read more...] about Spice Bazaar (Istanbul) Opening Hours & Shopping Tips
Patriarchal Church of St George in Istanbul (2024)
Patriarchal Church of St George is located in Fener district of Istanbul. The church is located within the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate complex and has been the seat of the Patriarch of Constantinople for 430 years. During the Byzantine Empire, the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople was operating in Hagia Sophia. After the Ottoman conquest in 1453, the Patriarchate … [Read more...] about Patriarchal Church of St George in Istanbul (2024)
Historical Peninsula of Istanbul (Districts & Map) 2024
Istanbul Historical Peninsula is one of the most touristic places of the city today. The Historic Peninsula, surrounded by the Theodosian Walls, was the place known as Constantinople during the Roman and Byzantine periods. The district is now called Fatih. This name comes from the title "Conqueror" attributed to the Ottoman sultan Mehmed II. Today, it is possible to trace … [Read more...] about Historical Peninsula of Istanbul (Districts & Map) 2024