Istanbul관광 주요10개소

 

 

 10 sights of Istanbul, with whom you have to meet.

 

 

1. Hagia Sophia.

This is one of the most important sights of Istanbul and one of the most incredible buildings in the history of architecture. The temple is also called the Aya Sophia Cathedral, or the Wisdom of God.

Hagia Sophia is a classic basilica plan. The cathedral was built on the 537 to 532 years. on the initiative of Emperor Justinian I. In Byzantine times there was a Christian church, which became a mosque under the Ottomans. Now here is a museum, and under its dome there are the Byzantine and Ottoman architecture, tradition, Christianity and Islam.

 

2. Bosphorus.

Also known as the Istanbul Strait, the Bosphorus connects the Marmara Sea (to the south of Istanbul) to the Black (north of the city), and also shared Europe and Asia. It even runs through the heart of Istanbul, flowing past the Museum of Contemporary Art, several Ottoman palaces, at least two castles, hills covered with forests and villages with Ottoman architecture. Strait length - 32 km. It is the narrowest in the world, and its depth varies from 500 m to 3 km. However strait used for international shipping and hundreds of ships pass here every day.

 

3. baklava.

On this "attraction" is not necessary to look at, it should have. This is a very ancient sweetness, which originates from the cuisine of the Turkish tribes of Central Asia. Probably baklava - the most popular and delicious Turkish dessert which is made from thin layers of dough stuffed with walnuts, hazelnuts or pistachios and sweetened with honey or sugar syrup, flavoring cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg.

 

4. Blue Mosque.

Also known as Sultanahmet Mosque, the Blue Mosque in Istanbul, it is the largest and has a great historical and architectural value. It is directly opposite the Hagia Sophia. The mosque is called Blue because inside it is lined with 20 thousand tiles azure. Construction of this building began in 1609 on the initiative of Sultan Ahmet I, when he was only 19 years old. The mosque was built seven years.

 

5. Dolmabahçe.

Dolmabahçe Palace is located on the European shore of the Bosphorus, and is the most luxurious in Turkey, as well as one of the most beautiful in the world. It covers an area of ​​110 000 sq.m. It was built by order of Sultan Abdul-Majid I in the period from 1850 to 1856. This palace was the administrative center of the Ottoman Empire in the west, which is the last Ottoman sultans used as a residence.

 

6. Grand Bazaar.

This is one of the largest and oldest markets in the world. There are 60 streets and over 4,000 shops and stalls. Every day it is visited by 250 to 400 thousand people from all over the world. Here you can find all -Turkish mats, leather clothing, gifts, handicrafts, ornaments, decorative items made of copper and brass, cotton, wool and more.

 

7. Basilica Cistern.

Basilica Cistern, also called the Sunken Palace - one of the largest and best preserved ancient underground reservoirs of Constantinople, which has a superficial resemblance to the palace complex. . Located in the heart of historic Istanbul in the Sultanahmet area in front of the Hagia Sophia,
The name comes from a large public square - Stoa Basilica - under which it was built. Construction began in the year 523, during the reign of Emperor Justinian I, to collect rainwater and provide drinking water to Istanbul.

 

8. Topkapi.

This is the best-preserved palace in Turkey. The largest and oldest palace in the world that has been preserved to our days. On the Turkish word "Topkapi" means "Gate with guns". The name comes from the huge cannons near the palace gates. In 1924, on the orders of Ataturk, the palace turned into a museum. This site best reflects the grandeur of the Ottoman Empire and the life style of the then sultans.

 

9. Galata Bridge.

One of the most fascinating sights of Istanbul. It is the oldest bridge across the Golden Horn, which connects the historic center with the Eminonu quarter. In the district of Eminonu are the most important religious buildings of the Ottoman Empire and the Imperial Palace.

 

10. Baths Aya Sophia Hjurrem Sultan Hamam.

Of all the baths of Istanbul, this - the best. It's located on Sultanahmet Square. It was built for the wife of Suleiman I the Magnificent - Roksolana. Bathing becomes even more important attraction, if we take into account the fact that it was built on the ruins of the Temple of Zeus. Baths worked until 1910, but then it was closed for many years. By 2007, she had visited a prison, a warehouse for paper and fuel, as well as the carpet store. Restoration began in 2008. The current swimming pool has been restored in compliance with the classical Ottoman style.