The Egyptian Bazaar is an L-shaped covered market, easily identified by its series of stone domes and six arched gateways. Completed in sixteen sixty-four as part of the nearby New Mosque complex, it was intended to generate rental income…
Süleymaniye and the Third Hill
This walk climbs from the shores of the Golden Horn up the historic third hill of Istanbul to see iconic mosques, Roman ruins, and old timber neighborhoods. You'll trace the works of the legendary architect Mimar Sinan while soaking in some of the city's finest panoramic views.
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1. Egyptian Bazaar
2. Rustem Pasha Mosque
The Rüstem Pasha Mosque sits perched above the street level, elevated on a stone platform lined with shops and warehouses. You can recognize this structure by that raised position, which forces you to climb a set of stairs to reach the…
3. Suleymaniye Mosque
The Süleymaniye Mosque sits atop the Third Hill of Istanbul, its massive central dome rising fifty-three meters above the floor. Designed by the architect Mimar Sinan, it is characterized by the four minarets that flank its courtyard and…
4. Mimar Sinan Türbesi
The Mimar Sinan Türbesi is a simple, semi-open mausoleum defined by a dome held up by six limestone and marble columns. Located at the edge of the Süleymaniye Mosque complex, this structure marks the final resting place of Mimar Sinan, the…
5. Vefa Bozacisi
Vefa Bozacısı is defined by a stone floor worn into smooth, shallow depressions, a physical record of the countless feet that have walked from the door to the counter since eighteen seventy-six. This small shop is the home of boza, a…
6. Aqueduct of Valens
The Aqueduct of Valens stands out as a massive series of stacked stone arches bridging a valley between two of Istanbul's historic hills. Completed in three hundred seventy-three under Emperor Valens, this structure was once the vital…
7. Şehzade Cami
The Şehzade Cami is defined by its perfect symmetry, featuring a massive central dome flanked by four equal half-domes and two slender, twin-balconied minarets. Completed in fifteen forty-eight, this imperial mosque was commissioned by…