Istanbul Private Old Town Tour By Art Historian

-Blue Mosque/ Sultanahmet Mosque: Although known by many as Blue Mosque it is the mosque of Sultan Ahmet who gave the name to the famous square of Istanbul' Old Town 'Sultanahmet Square' Did you know that the blue tiles inside the mosque are called Turkuaz(turquoise) Color created by the Turkish People themselves?

-Hippodrome is the Arena with all the monuments located from the Tombstone of Ancient Pharaoh to the Symbole of Brotherhood Serpent Column

- Hagia Sophia/ Santa Sophia: The head temple and maybe one of the most welcoming ones that continues to appeal to the Christians and Muslims at the same time. However is Sophia only a girl's name? Duration - Not interior visit- Since 15th January 2024 the entrance fee of Hagia Sophia, visitor entrance to the Second floor is 25 Euro

- Topkapı Palace and Harem: Istanbul had more than 20 times attempts to be conquered by many but the Ottoman Empire Sultan Mehmet was the only one to achieve it. Topkapı Palace is the art of the only conqueror of Istanbul. It is the Palace of Victory that has seen many celebrations of the Ottoman Empire

For the Turkish People, it was an Underground Palace but for the Roman Emperors, it was the water resource.

Welcome to one culture that stays even for Modern Days... Bazaar culture of Istanbul. Once you go inside the entrance like a fortress you will join another world and of course, we are not talking about Matrix. Or do we? Blue or red...