Located on the Bosphorus, Dolmabahçe Palace, which has preserved its splendor since 1856 and where six sultans lived until today, still has not lost anything of its value as on the first day. It is rumored that Sultan Abdülmecit said, "Evil and ugliness are forbidden here, only the beautiful things should be found here." While the palace was being built, it is rumored that the Dolmabahçe Palace was built with inspiration from the monumental dimensions of European palaces. Therefore, it cannot be attributed to a specific style as different forms and methods are used. If we talk about its architectural features, it is evaluated within the framework of German Rococo, French Baroque, Italian Renaissance and English Neo Classicism.Dolmabahçe Palace still maintains its importance on the Bosphorus as one of the most beautiful works that reflect the western modernization actions of our country. In Dolmabahçe Palace, where all items are placed symmetrically, you can find paintings, golden ceiling stars, a collection of Bohemian crystals that reflect the wealth, and mobile phones that reflect the magnificence of the Ottoman Empire. are among the particularly striking features. Wandering in the garden of the palace makes one feel wonderful. The clock tower in the garden is among the other works worth seeing, and you can relax in the restaurant overlooking the Bosphorus, sip your coffee with the view of the Bosphorus, and take your place among the experiences of history.
Süleymaniye Mosque was built by Mimar Sinan in 1551 for one of the most powerful sultans of the Ottoman Empire, Suleiman the Magnificent. The Süleymaniye Mosque was built as one of the layers of the Süleymaniye Complex, which consists of many areas of use such as a madrasah, library, hospital, school, and bath. The most striking aspect of the mosque is that it is a journeyman work of Mimar Sinan, one of the most valuable architects of the Ottoman Empire, and that not a single column was damaged despite all the earthquakes in Istanbul. So much so that the soot created by the oil lamps in the mosque is collected in one place, the air flow is ensured to circulate comfortably, and the soot belonging to the oil lamps directed to the room above the main entrance door is then used in ink production. Suleymaniye Mosque, which the most valuable masters have worked hard to bring into a whole, is placed on the highest hill of the historical peninsula, which overlooks the Golden Horn, Bosphorus and Topkapi Palace. In this magnificent structure, which can be seen from many points of Istanbul, the tiles made by the valuable tile masters, the sultan's mahfili and the altar, the images on the main dome, domes, minarets and many other historical works are among the places to be visited in the Magnificent Istanbul Tour. Yeni Mosque (Valide Sultan Mosque) Completed in 1967, the mosque was built on one of the busiest places in Eminönü. New Mosque, which is reflected as the starting point for those who come to Istanbul for the first time in old Turkish films and has become popular with its pigeons, is one of the important works in Eminönü. The domes of the New Mosque rise like a pyramid. Along with the mosque, the Spice Bazaar arasta, darülkurra, fountain and primary school were built and it has taken its present form with restoration works.
The Spice Bazaar, named after the taxes collected from Egypt, is one of the oldest bazaars in Istanbul. In the Spice Bazaar, which is one of the most important points of Sultanhamam, there are shops where various spices, medicinal drugs, rare root plants, dried fruits and flower seeds are sold, and jewelers offering colorful visuals. The Spice Bazaar also has different doors and when you enter, you will feel like you are in a fairy tale land of ancient times with the colors and smells surrounding you.
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- Since the daily program flow may change according to some dynamics, there are events and brief information to be seen and experienced throughout the day in details.
