Things to Do in Istanbul: Places and Attractions

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Atatürk Devrimleri Müzesi

Museums

Ahır Kapısı

City Guides

Güneştepe Millet Bahçesi B Kapı

City Guides

Tarihi Kemer Kalıntısı

Historic & Cultural

Tuğra Sanat Galerisi

Museums

Dolmabahçe Sarayı Deniz Kapısı

Historic & Cultural

Matbaa-i Amire Kapısı

Matbaa-i Amire Kapısı is a monumental gate located in Fatih, Istanbul. This Ottoman-era structure was part of Matbaa-i Amire, the first Turkish printing house. Matbaa-i Amire was established in 1727 and initially operated in İbrahim Müteferrika's mansion. It is within walking distance of Hagia Sophia (172 m), Sultanahmet Mosque (488 m), and Topkapı Palace (459 m). The nearest public transport, Cankurtaran train stop, is 250 m away.

Konstantinopolis Kuşatması (717-718)

The Siege of Constantinople (717-718) was a major land and sea assault by the Umayyad Caliphate to capture Constantinople, the capital of the Byzantine Empire. The siege ultimately failed due to the preparations made by Byzantine Emperor Leo III, the use of Greek fire, and attacks by the Bulgars. This historic event took place in present-day Istanbul, in the Beyoğlu district. Nearby attractions within walking distance include the Galata Tower (21 m) and the Museum of Innocence (740 m). The nearest public transport is the Beyoğlu funicular stop (286 m).

Sultan Abdulaziz Han kabri

The tomb of Sultan Abdulaziz Han is a historic site built in memory of Sultan Abdulaziz, the 32nd Ottoman Sultan. He is buried alongside his father Mahmud II and his nephew Abdulhamid II in the Mahmud II Mausoleum on Divanyolu Street. The site is 121 meters from the Çemberlitaş tram stop and within walking distance of prominent landmarks like Hagia Sophia and Sultanahmet Mosque.

Hodegeria Kapısı

Hodegeria Gate, located in the Fatih district, is a historical structure in Istanbul. This gate, dating back to the Byzantine period, is known as one of the first points where Ottoman soldiers entered the city during the Conquest of Istanbul in 1453. According to legend, the gate was accidentally left open, allowing the Ottomans to enter the city easily. The nearest public transport stop to Hodegeria Gate is Cankurtaran train station, 445 meters away. Hagia Sophia (530 m), Topkapi Palace (424 m), and Basilica Cistern (683 m) are within walking distance.

Hasbahçe Kapısı

Historic & Cultural

İstanbul'un Fethi

Constantinople, the capital city of the Byzantine Empire, was captured by the Ottoman Empire on 29 May 1453 as part of the culmination of a 53-day siege which had begun on 6 April.

Konstantinopolis'in Yağmalanması

Historic & Cultural

Nimelceyş Kabiri

Historic & Cultural

Muhammad Harrani

Historic & Cultural

Kıbrıs Anıtı

Cyprus Monument is a sculpture located in the Beylikdüzü district of Istanbul. It was built by sculptor Azmi Sekban. The monument is inside the Yaşam Vadisi Park. On the left side of the monumental statue, Turkish soldiers participating in the Turkish invasion of Cyprus are depicted and in the middle, there is Rauf Denktaş, the founder and first President of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus. On the right, the London and Zürich Agreements, signed on 19 February 1959, which is the agreement that guaranteed the independence and territorial integrity of Cyprus, is depicted.

Sırrı Süreyya Önder

Historic & Cultural

Şelale Parkı

Nature & Adventure

250. Yıl Anıtı

Historic & Cultural

Tarihi Hasanderesi Köprüsü

Located in the Altınşehir neighborhood of Başakşehir district in Istanbul, the Historic Hasanderesi Bridge is a three-arched structure dating back to the Roman period. Believed to have been built by Emperor Constantine, the bridge is situated on the historic Via Egnatia road. The 29-meter-long bridge was restored by the 1st Regional Directorate of Highways between 2018 and 2019.

İsmet İnönü Büstü

The İsmet İnönü Bust in Kadıköy is a historic monument dedicated to İsmet İnönü, the second President of the Republic of Turkey. The bust's pedestal bears İsmet İnönü's birth and death years (1884-1973). The nearest public transport, Yenisahra metro stop, is 603 meters away.

IV. Mehmet Türbesi

Historic & Cultural

Polonezköy Ağaç Oyma Heykel Sergisi

Museums

Zamba Oyuncak Müzesi

Museums

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