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2-OTTOMAN
SPLENDOURS
(HALF DAY) |
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Highlights of This Tour:
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| The best way to appreciate the
splendor of the Ottoman Empire, which
once held sway over three continents,
is to visit its actual and symbolic
center: Topkapi Palace. Then pay a
visit to the finest of all Ottoman
mosque complexes, the Suleyman Mosque,
completed by master builder Sinan in
1557 in honor of his most illustrious
patron, Sultan Suleyman the
Magnificent. The monumental tomb of
this Sultan, who reached the gates of
Vienna, is located here. |
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Daily
Afternoon Tour - Itinerary: |
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Topkapi
Palace: The seat of
Ottoman power for three centuries
and imperial residence of the
Sultans, the Palace also houses
one of the world's most extensive
collections of Chinese and
Japanese porcelain, religious
artifacts, and other priceless
relics.
The Treasury Section of Topkapi
Palace: An exhibition
of the precious personal
belongings of members of the
Ottoman dynasty. Specially, chance
to see the 'spoonmaker' diamond
and emerald dagger in this
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Suleymaniye Mosque:
Overlooking the Golden Horn a
short distance from Sultanahmet,
this mosque complex once included
a soup kitchen, hammam,
caravanserai and primary school.
The
Golden Horn: A drive
along the Golden Horn past Roman
land walls and Byzantine churches.
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Departure at 1:30 pm, ends
approximately 5:30 pm.
Closed:
Topkapi Palace on Tuesday
Replaced with Archaeological
Museum
Including
*transportation
*guiding
*entrence
fees |
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Price:
35 €
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