Informazioni generali
| Destinazione |
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| Istanbul, Turchia |
Il programma nel dettaglio
Stroll through the streets of Istanbul and come across its most famous landmarks such as the Suleymaniye Mosque, the Hippodrome, The Blue Mosque, Haghia Sophia and the Grand Bazaar.
See the Mosque of Suleyman the Magnificent. Built by the master architect Sinan, Istanbul’s largest mosque represents the power and dignity of one of the greatest Ottoman sultans. Walk through the Hippodrome, once the centre for sports and entertainment in old Constantinople, the Roman capital, it was also a very important centre for politics.
Admire the intricate beauty of the Blue Mosque. Appropriately named after the delicate designs of the Ottoman tiles which decorate the walls of the shrine, the mosque is identifiable by its’ six minarets.
Contemplate the history of the Haghia Sophia – Boasting the 4th largest dome in the world, this stunning building began as a Byzantine basilica built in the 6th century AD during the reign of Justinian and was an architectural innovation at the time. Converted to a mosque following the Ottoman conquest of the city, by the order of Sultan Mehmed the Conqueror in 1453, it was converted to a museum in 1935 and is a ‘must-see’ on a visit to Istanbul.
No trip to Istanbul without a visit to the Grand Bazaar. Practice your bargaining skills at this world-famous covered bazaar, where people have been trading diamonds, carpets, leather, copperware, food and perfumes for centuries. A short demonstration of Turkish rugs is included in the tour.
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