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Sultanahmet Square
The Hippodrom, known as the Atmeydanı (horse arena) during the Ottoman era, served as an athletic ground in Byz antine times. It was also used for horse and carriage races, always for the honour of the Emperor. After Sulta Ahmet the First ( 1609 - 1616) had the mosque built in his name, this historical ground was named after him, Sultanahmet.
The main section of the park is the palace which used to be called Atmeydanı ( the Horse Arena ). This section covers a large area in front of the Blue Mosque. The Alman Çeşmesi ( the German Fountain ), Dikilitaş, the Burma Sütun ( the Twisted Pillar ) and the Örme Sütun ( the Woven Pillar ) are all included in this section. This is the actual Sultanahmet Park.
Byzantine people wouldt organize horse and war carriage contests in this area. The area that is between the Hagia Sophia Mosque and the Blue Mosque was converted to a park during the Republican Era.
The Turkish Bathhouse of Hagia Sophia and the Tomb of Sultan Ahmet the First are also within this section. The old courthouse near the Hagia Sophia Mosque burnt down in 1933. This area was later reorganized and turned into an green area and a park. The area between the courthouse as it is today, the firuz Ağa Mosque, and the Divanyolu was also opendoe during the Republican Era and turned into a park. As a result Sultanahmet Park contsists of four main sections
Atik Ali Pasha Kulliyesi
(Social Complex)
Located on Janissary Street in Çemberlitaş. Atik Ali Pasha Social Complex is one of the oldest Ottoman works in Istanbul.
Binbirdirek Cistern ( The Cistern of thousand one pillars )
Binbirdirek cistern, the second biggest water reservoir of İstanbul was built in the 4th century.
Blue Mosque ( Sultanahmet Camii )
The Blue Mosque, one of the most famous monuments of the Turkish and Islamic world.
Divanyolu Street
Sultanahmet Istanbul
Divanyolu ( the Way of the Council) took its name from "divan-ı hümayun" (The council of ministres) which met in Topkapi Palace. The members of this countcil used this road while going to and from the place.
Firuz Ağa Mosque ( Camii )
This small mosque, located on the Atmeydanı in Sultanahmet was commissoned by Firuz Ağa,
Haci Beşir Aga Fountain
The water kept in reservoirs and cisterns by the Byzantines was brought into used by means of public fountains.
Haseki Hurrem Turkish Bath
Turkish baths have an important place in Ottoman architecture. The Haseki Hürrem Turkish was ordered by Haseki Hurrem Sultan of Russian origin.
Historical Places in Istanbul
Istanbul has the history that you can not say this will be end, everyday from some where you can see the history is coming out.
Istanbul Conquest Society
Active for 55 years, the Istanbul Conquest Society is one of the longest established foundations of the historical peninsula.
Koca Sinan Pasha Public Fountain
Koca Sinan Pasha is known as the conwueror of Yemen and Tunis.
Kokrulu Kulliyesi
( Social Complex )
The Koprulu Kulliye is located on the Divanyolu.
Merzifonlu Kara Mustafa Pasha Kulliyesi
(Social Complex)
Public fountain protruding as it were challenging the constructions plan.
Nuruosmaniye Mosque
This mosque is at the entrance of the Grand Bazaaar.
Nuruosmaniye Street
This street is located in Cağaloğlu and witnessed many important events in Ottoman history.
Sokullu Mehmet Pasa Mosque
This mosque which lods pricesless riches of the Muslim world, was build in 1571 by mimar Sinan.
The Basilica Cistern
This is the beggest and most spectacular cistern in the city.
The German Fountain
The octagonal domed fountain at the entrance to the Hippodrome was the gift of the German Emperor.
The Hagia Sopia Museum
Hagia Sopia is a masterpiece with a synthesis of Occident and the Orient, a unique example of architectural applications and is considered to be the one and only example in this pespect.
The Million Stone
The Million Stone, marking the beginning of the road to Europe used to be constidered as the center of the world during the Byzantine era.
The Republic Education museum
This is the school where sword smiths were trained.
The Serpent Column
This is one of the oldest pieces of art in İstanbul.
The Theodosius Obelisk
The two obelisk wereerected in front of the Karnak temple in Luxor by the Pharaoh of Egypt.
Tomb and Cemetery of Sultan Mahmud The Second
This tomb is located on the and Baliali Street. The Street interrect in Çemberlitaş.
Çemberlitaş
After the conquest of Istanbul, Çemberlitaş was one of the most important and popular districts during the Ottoman era.
Çembirlitaş Turkish Bath
Turk Hamamı
Water is sacred in all religions and it purifies the body and the soul.