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Byzantine & Otoman Traces Full day city tour with lunch included Hagia Sophia From the Golden Age of Byzantine, this once Christian church is one of the most extraordinary buildings in the history of architecture. It played a very important role in the Byzantine Empire and later as a mosque in the Otoman Empire. The word “Hagia” in Grek means “Divine” and “Sophia” means “Wisdom”. “Divine Wisdom” is one of the attributes of Jesus Christ and this church is devoted to his divine wisdom. Blue Mosque The Blue Mosque is one of the most prominent landmarksof Ýstanbul, especially when viewed from the First Hill or from Asian shore of the sea of Marmara. It is very impressive with its beatiful domes and semidomes, nice courtyards and six slender miarets. Hippodrome and Obelisks The square in front of the ancient “Hippodrome”, one of the most famous areas in Byzantine. Grand Covered Bazaar The oldest and the largest covered market place in the world is situated in the center of the city. Topkapi Palace Topkapi Palace was more than just the private residence of the Sultan and his court. It was the seat of the supreme executive and judiciary council, the Divan and the training school. Harem Suleymaniye Mosque

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