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5 heritage sites found
Hagia Sophia is a historic structure built by Byzantine Emperor Justinian I between 532-537 in Istanbul. It was converted into a mosque after the conquest of Istanbul in 1453, turned into a museum in 1935, and regained mosque status in 2020.
Mosque built by Sultan Ahmed I between 1609-1616 by architect Sedefkâr Mehmed Ağa. Famous for its six minarets and blue tiles.
Palace where Ottoman sultans lived and ruled for 400 years. Built by Fatih Sultan Mehmet between 1460-1478.
Istanbul's largest and oldest covered market. Established in the 15th century and has over 4000 shops.
Built during the Byzantine period, rebuilt by the Genoese in 1348. It is 67 meters high.
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Coordinates: 41.00820000, 28.97840000