Vezir Han in Çemberlitaş, Istanbul, Turkey

Çemberlitaş is a historic neighborhood in the old city of Istanbul, stretching along the Divan Yolu, an ancient road dating back to the Roman period. In this area,…

Blue Mosque from the Museum of Turkish and Islamic Arts in Istanbul, Turkey

The Blue Mosque (Sultan Ahmet Camii) is one of the Turkey’s most magnificent landmarks and a must-see for anyone visiting Istanbul. Set in Sultanahmet — the heart of…

Tomb of Ahmed I in Sultanahmet, Istanbul, Turkey

The Tomb of Ahmed I (I. Ahmed Türbesi) lies just off the Hippodrome and close to the Blue Mosque in the Sultanahmet quarter of Istanbul — part of…

Sultanahmet Park in Sultanahmet, Istanbul, Turkey

Sultanahmet is the heart of old Constantinople. This UNESCO World Heritage listed area contains the most important historic sites in Istanbul.

Nave of Hagia Sophia in Istanbul, Turkey

Hagia Sophia is one of the most magnificent structures ever built. The building, with an interior full of priceless Byzantine mosaics and Islamic artwork, is part of Istanbul’s UNESCO World Heritage listing.