Attractions

A late-Ottoman clock tower built by Sultan Abdülhamid II and designed by architect Sarkis Balyan. It stands as a free, elegant landmark on the palace waterfront.

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Beşiktaş

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Hippodrome of Constantinople

This long, open square was the heart of Byzantine Constantinople's public life. Today, you can see the Egyptian Obelisk, Serpent Column, and Walled Obelisk marking its ancient spine.

Fatih

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Moda İskelesi (Historic Ferry Terminal)

A historic wooden ferry terminal on Kadıköy's Moda coast. It's a simple, beautiful spot to watch the boats and the Marmara Sea.

Kadıköy

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Theodosian Walls

These are the massive stone walls that protected Constantinople for centuries. You can walk along sections of them, especially around the Edirnekapı and Topkapı areas, to get a sense of the city's ancient scale.

Fatih

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Valens Aqueduct

This Roman aqueduct from the 4th century supplied water to Constantinople for over a thousand years. It cuts right through the modern city, so you can walk right up to it.

Fatih

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Yedikule Fortress

A massive Byzantine and Ottoman fortress with thick walls and towers. It's a sprawling, atmospheric ruin where you can walk the ramparts and see the old Golden Gate.

Varies·1h30m

Fatih

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Attractions

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Bosphorus Sunset Cruise

Hagia Sophia Skip-the-Line Ticket

Old City Walking Tour with Guide

Kadıköy Food Tour

Cappadocia Day Trip from Istanbul