Basilica Cistern
The Basilica Cistern, located in the crowded Eminönü district of Istanbul next to the Hagia Sophia, was built to provide water for the city of Istanbul during the reign of Emperor Justinian I in
Hagia Sophia
Hagia Sophia, which is considered as one of the eight wonders of the world, also occupies a prominent place in the history of art and architecture
Hippodrome
The Hippodrome was built by the Roman Emperor Septimus Severus in 203 AD
Sokullu Mehmed Pasa Complex
It is located in the neighbourhood of Kadirga on Suterazisi Street of the Eminönü District
St. Irene (Aya Irini)
St. Irene was the first church in Istanbul built by Constantine in the 4th century
Topkapi Palace
The construction of the Topkapi Palace began twenty years after the Conquest of Istanbul. Although its construction was compete in 1479, addititons were continuously made to the palace
