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Sultanahmet Square

(Sultanahmet Meydanı)
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Binbirdirek, Fatih
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    Rafael M.
    "Blue Mosque on the background."(6 Tips)
    Ali L.
    "Lively, great views but swindlers all around."(18 Tips)
    Hamoud A.
    "Great place for people watching and relaxing."(3 Tips)
    Serhat Ö.
    "Gallipoli Tours from Istanbul http://gallipolitourguide.net"(3 Tips)
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  • Sgn g.
    Sgn gnJuly 30, 2013
    Must visit during Ramadan and hang around in festival area. Dont forget to try local foods from small cubicles. U will love it. And must take a panoramic photo from the center of the square
  • Emre E.heart icon on user image
    Emre ErsahinOctober 30, 2014
    Sometimes it's really good to be a tourist in your own city. Seeing that many people cueing for the places you take for granted reminds you of the magnificence of Istanbul.
  • Adrijana H.
    Adrijana HusićNovember 10, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Somehow everything starts and ends here. Beside having almost all main attractions around here, on a sunny day you should just sit and soak up the sun and energy of the city.
  • IzApps
    IzAppsSeptember 10, 2012
    Another great spot not to miss in the heart of history is Chora Museum which is significant with Byzantine frescoes. For more information, here is the official application. http://bit.ly/P3nsXi
  • Xenia T.heart icon on user image
    Xenia TemchenkoSeptember 19, 2016
    It's educating. There are some monuments and information about each of them. Even an Egyptian obelisk from 1450 BC! And a German fountain.
  • Olga V.heart icon on user image
    Olga VoroninaNovember 21, 2018
    Very beautiful place, unfortunately full of freaks that follow you around and take photos of you. They get scared ones you tell them you will call the police
  • Muratheart icon on user image
    MuratJune 11, 2016
    In the middle of the most important tourist attractions, in the hustoric OldTown. Just be careful with beggers and pickpocketers. Otherwise nice place to enjoy a sunny afternoon.
  • Saied B.
    Saied BadatApril 15, 2015
    Beautiful mosque in the centre where all the major places to see are . Start your site seeing early beat the rush as its crazy later on the day .
  • Rafael M.heart icon on user image
    Rafael MarinAugust 17, 2015
    It's the most representative landscape of Istanbul. Try the roasted corn they sell in the little shops. And of course, don't leave without a selfie with the Blue Mosque on the background.
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    FoodieNovember 13, 2018
    Beautiful place to take pics, rest and observe. Won't buy street food though, it's of inferior quality, overpriced and not always health&safety complacent as they handle food and money with same hands
  • Anya R.heart icon on user image
    Anya RoxieJuly 12, 2019
    A very remarkable place with the fountains, flowers and a view over Aya Sofia and the Blue Mosque. Lots of souvenir stalls and delicious food here such as roasted chestnuts.
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    Diamond CrabAugust 24, 2018
    It is good time to go in the morning. see my suggestions for drinking coffee and eating. Do not spend a lot of money. they are ripping you off . Be careful to your bags and pockets
  • Stacy B.heart icon on user image
    Stacy Bo BacyAugust 15, 2019
    This square offers more beautiful views than the insides of the mosque and museum nearby (because they both are under construction).
  • Notika S.heart icon on user image
    Notika StetsynaJanuary 14, 2016
    Very beautiful! There are a lot of museums worth visiting, but this square is great even just to spend time outside, great garden and views.
  • Rose d.heart icon on user image
    Rose de VeraFebruary 19, 2016
    Great tourist spot.Munch on roasted chestnuts while sitting on one of the benches under the sun,in between Blue Mosque and Hagia Sofya..😙
  • Mark J.heart icon on user image
    Mark J.February 20, 2015
    If you're willing to come here about 4 or 5am, it is completely empty and unbelievably majestic... you can have the entire square with its views to yourself.
  • Mohammed R.heart icon on user image
    Mohammed RajakAugust 25, 2015
    Great place to chill, especially with children or just for a stroll around the hippodrome
  • Alishkaheart icon on user image
    AlishkaJuly 27, 2016
    One of the most famous places you must visit in Istanbul.. Go there early 👍🏼
  • Bahram M.heart icon on user image
    Bahram MovahedJuly 9, 2017
    Astonishing view, breathtaking architecture. It is absolutely a must see!
  • Darcy D.heart icon on user image
    Darcy DwyerJuly 23, 2017
    All of the museums in one place. When we were there, it was quite hot. There are some great ice cream stands in the area.
  • Abbie A.heart icon on user image
    Abbie AAugust 12, 2018
    If you go on the summer, make sure to wear a hat to protect you from sun.
  • Annaheart icon on user image
    AnnaApril 7, 2017
    Been here 5+ times
    Good for walks but for God's sake don't eat here, it's all overpriced and of a doubtful quality. Walk towards Sirkeci (2 tram stops direction Kabatas) and have your lunch there three times cheaper.
  • Meifen K.heart icon on user image
    Meifen KaoDecember 29, 2017
    Come here at night you can feel different atmosphere that is fantastic ~
  • Özgür
    ÖzgürSeptember 15, 2014
    I feel so peaceful and relaxed every time I stand at this place between the two amazing monuments of Istanbul.
  • M A.heart icon on user image
    M ALDossary ♏January 11, 2015
    Try Sumit (Turkish Sesame Bread) with cheese or grilled Corn.
  • Hany Y.heart icon on user image
    Hany YoussefNovember 8, 2018
    Very beautiful square in the heart of Istanbul & it’s international icon, must visit
  • Hamoud A.heart icon on user image
    Hamoud AlDabbousNovember 28, 2016
    Charming and historical. Great place for people watching and relaxing. Grab a sahlep drink and enjoy your day 🌺
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    Lisinha 💜August 21, 2015
    Been here 10+ times
    I love this place. All historic places are there. Its charming, its full of people, its different.
  • Emel B.heart icon on user image
    Emel BayraktarJuly 4, 2015
    A beatiful historical place. A must see. Very crowded during ramadan, an interesting experience.
  • Doc E.heart icon on user image
    Doc EmerJanuary 6, 2017
    The view is superb. If you're a photographer, you'll understand.
  • Emtenan.heart icon on user image
    Emtenan.August 10, 2016
    Everything is so good. I liked the view of mosques.
  • Erol S.
    Erol SavdaJanuary 14, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    If someone offers you help claiming that he is an official and can help you avoid ques to go into the blue mosque , just ignore him
  • Murat A.heart icon on user image
    Murat AvcılarAugust 11, 2018
    Alman çeşmesi ve dikilitaşları muhakkak gör.Zaten istemezsende görürsün .... You will definitely see the German fountain and the obelisks...
  • Ali A.
    Ali Al-HamidahJuly 21, 2016
    Great view at night for the mosque.. A nice stroll around this place
  • Ève
    ÈveApril 2, 2013
    Get some baklava and turkish delights at a nice shop and enjoy them sitting next to the fountain at the square :-)
  • Bahare I.heart icon on user image
    Bahare IzadiOctober 8, 2015
    Yes . The history in here can make you feel the whole greatness. Plus the tourists which cause there to have a world wide, cozy atmosphere...
  • Mert T.
    Mert TanerApril 3, 2013
    There are lots of strange looking man walking around and ask you " do u need free guide for sight seeings" . Please beware of those !!! They are the touts of carpet dealers ! They rip you off harshly!
  • Happy M.
    Happy MySeptember 30, 2014
    my dream !! the walk in the sultanahmet street with my love !! when I find true love
  • Carl G.heart icon on user image
    Carl GriffinJanuary 1, 2016
    Beautiful fountain. Sit on the edge and enjoy some people watching.
  • Zahra J.heart icon on user image
    Zahra JahanianJune 27, 2019
    Big mosque and beautiful place
  • Taras K.heart icon on user image
    Taras KnyshMay 2, 2016
    Been here 5+ times
    Especially great at night with the lighted fountains.
  • Serhii L.heart icon on user image
    Serhii LutskoMay 6, 2018
    Been here 5+ times
    You can take beautiful pictures here and also try some corn, etc.
  • Bared K.heart icon on user image
    Bared KalemkaryanAugust 21, 2012
    Been here 50+ times
    Most cheap leather shop ( leather jacket, leather belt, leather wallet) is in here, Divan Center No 33 . İf you ask anybody they can show you Divan Center.
  • Furkan A.
    Furkan AlpatApril 18, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    Safir Terace has a unique view . You can smoke water pipe while chatting with polite waiters and waiteress
  • Nicat Q.
    Nicat QasımovAugust 25, 2014
    the mosque, the square, the nature, the tourists.
  • Praveen P.
    Praveen PaulsamyOctober 19, 2014
    Shut down all electronic devices, sit back, relax and soak up the sun. Bring a book along for company.
  • Jan M.heart icon on user image
    Jan Manas August 7, 2019
    Amazing spot to take your timeless photos and keep that view in your memory
  • Ersin T.heart icon on user image
    Ersin TurkogluSeptember 10, 2017
    Been here 5+ times
    Insider travel is one of the beat tour agencies to visit, they have helped me plan my whole trip in just minutes ☺
  • Nahlah Y.heart icon on user image
    Nahlah YousefOctober 12, 2018
    It is wonderful, hopes history, hopes people, hopes races, it captures the heart
  • Ramiheart icon on user image
    RamiMay 23, 2016
    Been here 10+ times
    Up to date park in the middle of great historical mosques,buildings and palaces.
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