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Things to Do in The Bazaar Area and Environs
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Beyazit Camii
Inspired by Aya Sofya and completed in 1506, this domed mosque... |
Religious Sites | The Bazaar Area and Environs |
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Büyük Valide Han
The mass of winding streets between the Grand Bazaar and the... |
Architectural Sites | The Bazaar Area and Environs |
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The Column of Constantine
This column stood at the center of what was a large circular... |
Architectural Sites | The Bazaar Area and Environs |
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Egyptian Bazaar
The enticing Egyptian Bazaar, also known as the Spice Market... |
Markets / Bazaars | The Bazaar Area and Environs |
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Eminönü
The transportation hub of Old Istanbul, Eminönü teems... |
Neighborhoods / Streets | The Bazaar Area and Environs |
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Grand Bazaar
It's said that this early version of a shopping mall is the largest... |
Markets / Bazaars | The Bazaar Area and Environs |
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Grand Bazaar
Take a deep breath and plunge into this maze of 65 winding, covered... |
Markets / Bazaars | The Bazaar Area and Environs |
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Istanbul University
The main campus of Turkey's oldest institution of higher learning... |
Educational Institutions | The Bazaar Area and Environs |
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Kalenderhane Camii
It's easy to find this Byzantine church, located around the corner... |
Religious Sites | The Bazaar Area and Environs |
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Rüstem Pasa Camii
Tucked away in the backstreets just west of the Egyptian Bazaar... |
Religious Sites | The Bazaar Area and Environs |
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Sehzade Camii
The medium-sized Sehzade Camii was built for Süleyman the... |
Educational Institutions | The Bazaar Area and Environs |
Süleymaniye Camii
Perched on a hilltop opposite Istanbul University, Süleymaniye... |
Religious Sites | The Bazaar Area and Environs |
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Yeni Cami
A dominant feature of the Istanbul skyline, thanks to its prime... |
Religious Sites | The Bazaar Area and Environs |
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