Blue Mosque (Sultan Ahmet Camii)
Sultan Ahmet I’s grand architectural gift to his capital was this beautiful mosque, commonly known as the Blue Mosque today. Built between 1609 and 1616,…
- Istanbul
Tourist Attraction
dstanbul Archaeology Museums
Just a hop, skip, and jump away from Topkap± Palace, this important museum complex brings together a staggering array of artifacts from Turkey and throughout…
- Istanbul
Dolmabah§e Palace
The sumptuous and ornate Dolmabah§e Palace shows the clear influence of European decoration and architecture on the Ottoman Empire in the 19th century. Built by…
- Istanbul
Topkap± Palace
First built by Mehmet the Conqueror in the 15th century, the sultans of the Ottoman Empire ruled over their dominions from this glorious palace beside…
- Istanbul
