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IstanbulMohammed Ahmed Karamastaji
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Taksim Square
• Popular destination for tourist
• Very long shopping streets with lots of restaurants cafes and hotels
Bosphorus Bridge
• Was built in 1973
• Connecting Asia with Europe
• 1560 m Long
Hagia Sophia..
• Was Built between 532-537
• Was a church
• Then it became a mosque and now it’s a museum
Sultan Ahmed (Blue Mosque)
• Was Built in 1609
• The biggest mosque in Turkey
• Was called the blue mosque because of the large number of blue tiles that’s used to design the mosque
Topkapi Palace
• Was the official and Primary residence for Ottoman Sultans for 400 years
• Contains large quantities of robes, weapons, shields …etc
Dolmabache Palace
• Was built between 1843 and 1856
• Have 285 rooms & 43 sitting areas
• Have the biggest chandler
Beylerbeyi Palace
• Was built by Sultan Abdul Aziz
• Was a summer residence for Sultans
Grand Bazaar
• Opened in 1461
• One of the largest and oldest covered markets in the world
• Have over 4000 shops
The Basilica Cistern
• Was built in the 6th century
• The largest Cistern that lie the city of Istanbul
Spice Bazaar
• One of the oldest bazaars in Istanbul
• Famous in selling spices and Turkish delight it have also souvenirs
The Maiden’s Tower
• Located on an islet near Uskudar In the Asian side
• Accourding to a Turkish legend a princess was locked up there to be saved but she died
• The tower turned to a restaurant
Pierre Loti
• Located on the Golden Horn
• Used as a place of burial
• To reach the top of the hill we should use the teleferic
• They have the best konafa
Mini-aturk
• The biggest open museum in Europe
• Have more than 105 of the most important historical places from different parts of turkey
Camlica Hill
• Highest point in Istanbul
• Can watch Istanbul from a 360 degree view
Why I choose Istanbul• I go there every year there• I enjoy myself so much there• I like every thing about this city and enjoy
discovering new places
Thank You for Your Attention do you have any questions ?