We lived next to the park, so every morning and evening we always strolled through this wonderful place, passing to the tram stop number 1, a very convenient route. On the first day, we took a sightseeing tour, which included just all the sights gathered around the park. Very interesting, beautiful historical gems gathered in one place: the hippodrome, the palace of Ibrahim Pasha, the Blue Mosque, the palace of Top Cape. Additionally, apart from the tour, we ourselves went to Hagia Sophia, the basilica, and the archaeological museum here. In Hagia Sophia, you need to take a guide, you can't see a lot there because you don't know where to look, the guide found us near the mosque himself. I recommend going to museums in the morning, there are long queues everywhere for lunch. There are many cafes around, they sell corn, chestnuts, bagels for snacks. There is a fountain in the center of the square, and a mosaic in a circle around it. You can have a budget meal in an analogue of our potato chips, very large portions. Inexpensive and satisfying - doners. Two stops up the street- Grand Bazaar. If you like to walk, you can walk. One stop down is Gulhane Park. In general, there is beauty all around and it is very intense! All the most important historical buildings are here.
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Ольга С
Level 14 Local Expert
September 26, 2024
A beautiful place in the heart of the Fatih district, always crowded and noisy, a must-visit, is located between two mosques - Sultanahmet (Naked Mosque) and Ayasofiya (Former Orthodox Cathedral of St.Sofia). There is a huge fountain in the center, there are many benches to sit down, but there is not always a place, some are located right on the lawns. Beautiful lighting at night. There is a T1 tram stop nearby, many cafes and restaurants, a Basilica Cistern, a hammam, ice cream vendors, etc.shops with food and souvenirs. Gulhane Park is within walking distance. In one of the cafes, you can admire the dancing of dervishes daily (you can also watch it from the street). The photos here are extraordinary at any time of the day. Passage to both mosques is free, everyone can look in, subject to the dress code (those with inappropriate clothes are given shawls and skirts, you must take off your shoes), very often there are huge queues, but they move quickly.
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Нафис Шамсутдинов
Level 14 Local Expert
October 22, 2024
Very beautiful!
Clean despite the large number of people.
There is a place to sit.
There are many cafes. You can meet any nationality, especially Turks.
There is a blue mosque nearby 🕌
Sofia Mosque 💒
The Sultan's Tomb
Topkapi Palace
Etc.
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Натали-Я
Level 20 Local Expert
November 23, 2024
A beautiful park is located in the very center of the district, there are many shops with beautiful views of the main attractions.
You can sit on the grass.
It's even more beautiful in the evening light.
There are many angles for beautiful photos.
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Ирина В.
Level 18 Local Expert
October 18, 2024
I love Sultan Ahmet Square. I was on it in winter and summer, in rain and in sunny weather. This square is beautiful! Fountains, flower beds, everything is very well maintained. The architecture of antiquity fascinates and invites you to love Istanbul with all your heart
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Дарья Шаламова
Level 7 Local Expert
January 31
This is my favorite place in Istanbul. The atmosphere is just a cannon! There are a lot of tourists, but no one bothers anyone. There is an underground toilet, one for the entire large area. The fountain was open in December. The cruise tour operators were confused, they very persistently wanted to take a ride along the Bosphorus, this alienated us and we did not go.
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Андрей
Level 18 Local Expert
March 23
It's nice to stroll through the park between the two mosques. In hot weather, go to the always cool fountain. Magnificent view during the day and evening square full of lights.
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Сергей
Level 8 Local Expert
December 12, 2024
An iconic place. There are so many attractions in a small square! St. Sophia, Blue Mosque, Hurrem Sultan Hamam, Akhmet Mausoleum, Ibrahim Palace, Hippodrome, Fountains, Column, etc. Just goosebumps from the concentration of the story. There are events going back centuries on every meter.
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Ксения Разумная
Level 22 Local Expert
March 25
It was beautiful and pleasant here. Everything is highlighted in the evening. On one side is AyaSofia, on the other the glowing Sultanahmet. We were in the holy month and a lot of people had an evening picnic on the grass in the park.
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61rus
Level 10 Local Expert
December 13, 2024
It was interesting to see.. historical sites expand the understanding of the world order. It's spacious, there are a lot of people. Huge queues at the mosque. There are benches, you can pull back.
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pravoberegka90
Level 12 Local Expert
November 30, 2024
A beautiful place to relax, one of the main attractions, full of tourists around the clock. Nearby Sultanahmet, Ayasofiya, transport, many shops with souvenirs.
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Егор Любимов
Level 9 Local Expert
November 26, 2024
There are a lot of people, the center of attraction for tourists. In my opinion, it is better to visit other places, such as the Suleymaniye Mosque, from where you will have a beautiful view of the whole of Istanbul, while visiting the territory will be free.
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Кузнецов Александр
Level 14 Local Expert
January 16
To say that a magical place is nothing to say. You just have to visit there and soak up the whole atmosphere of Istanbul. Other sights of the city such as the Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, the heart of the Ottomans, and the Basilica Cistern are within walking distance.
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Константин
Level 18 Local Expert
September 19, 2024
A very well-organized space surrounded by architectural masterpieces, there is a toilet and several food outlets of different levels, beautiful, convenient, memorable, convenient transport structure.
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Mari Korn
Level 4 Local Expert
December 27, 2024
The main sights of Istanbul. I liked the basilica and the blue Mosque the most, you can freely enter it after taking off your shoes. In my opinion, the passage to St. Sophia's Temple is not worth the money, they are not allowed on the first floor and it is in a very neglected state
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Дмитрий
Level 10 Local Expert
October 7, 2024
It's a very impressive place. I've never seen so many people in one place. The Sultan's Palace, St. Sophia Cathedral, Sultanahmet Mosque are excellent architectural monuments. Recommend
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Екатерина Пшенина
Level 5 Local Expert
October 20, 2024
A must-visit. Very beautiful views. There are many benches to sit on. The only thing is there are sooo many people. This is probably the most visited place in Istanbul.
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Анастасия
Level 12 Local Expert
November 2, 2024
A very beautiful square with an incredible number of attractions at every turn.
I really enjoyed the tour of the main "places of power" around this square.
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Мария Поливанова
Level 8 Local Expert
September 10, 2024
The area is large, lawns are mowed, palm trees are planted, fir trees, a lot of people, a lot of seagulls are all fed. The fountain is beautiful. The mosque itself looks majestic. You can take good photos.
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Ольга Редькина
Level 17 Local Expert
March 10
A great place to walk in good weather. Wonderful fountains with seagulls that have chosen this "reservoir". Lots of street food.
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Владимир Пронин
Level 12 Local Expert
January 14
A must-visit. It's amazing! Don't forget to take a shoe bag and strictly follow the dress code! If I'm not mistaken, there is the only free Toilet in the center of Istanbul on the territory of the Temple.
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Евгений
Level 5 Local Expert
November 28, 2024
A very beautiful place, a lot of antiquities, in addition to mosques, there are several columns from the Byzantine rule, for example, the Egyptian tomb of Thutmose brought from Alexandria.
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Almond
Level 9 Local Expert
October 24, 2024
A beautiful park, a beautiful sweet country. A lot of tourists, but not annoying. People are kind, smiling, strangely dressed sometimes. The mixing of cultures. The weather in October is comfortable. No rain, just blue sky and blue Bosphorus 😍
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Алина Чубарова
Level 13 Local Expert
February 2
It's a great place! Istanbul is beautiful! They didn't get into the mosque because the queue was huge! Considering that our St. Sophia is now paid, everyone stands in Sultan Akhmet..
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Дима Пятаков
Level 11 Local Expert
October 14, 2024
A place by the water to relax and eat ice cream. A pleasant place in the bustle of the city. It is suitable to sit and think about where to move on, because the main attractions are just around the corner.
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Vladimir Pirog
Level 14 Local Expert
March 10
The whole area is a must-visit... go down a little and walk through the small streets... eat national fast food potatoes with various fillings on the site
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Илья Ш.
Level 30 Local Expert
October 9, 2024
A beautiful place in the heart of Istanbul.
At one time, it was the center of Constantinople.
Be sure to take a walk there in the evening!
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Андрей Рыбаков
Level 10 Local Expert
March 14
A beautiful place for walking surrounded by greenery, fountains, mosques. The majestic buildings are striking in their beauty
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Лейла
Level 15 Local Expert
December 19, 2024
Istanbul must be visited and seen with your own eyes! Impressions will remain for a lifetime from the fact that you can touch a piece of history, see the most beautiful mosques and ancient buildings.
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Таня Корнева
Level 10 Local Expert
November 8, 2024
A beautiful square with beautiful mosques. Of course there are a lot of tourists, but you can find a place to sit or take pictures.
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Ksenia F
Level 15 Local Expert
November 5, 2024
A beautiful park, many attractions around, only very crowded. Tram stop T1 is nearby.
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Ирина
Level 26 Local Expert
April 19, 2024
The very center of Istanbul, just take a walk to admire the architecture. Clear. There is a police post nearby. Lots of benches. Flower beds. You can snack on corn for 30 lire, or buy a bagel for 25 lire, but it's a little dry.everything is three times more expensive in stores.
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Екатерина Жигарева
Level 13 Local Expert
December 18, 2024
The beauty and grandeur of the two cathedrals strikes at the very heart! In the evening, under the starlight and illumination, these majestic buildings are no less beautiful!
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Julia Krey
Level 14 Local Expert
March 24
One of my favorite places in Istanbul, grab a delicious simit or chestnuts and admire the majestic St. Sophia
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Адил Мишиев
Level 29 Local Expert
February 12, 2024
Very beautiful places and it is nice that the historical flavor of this area has been preserved. The temple of Ai Sofia is especially impressive🥰 despite the huge number of people (mostly tourists), everything is clean everywhere 👍🏻
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Евгения Султанова
Level 9 Local Expert
June 10, 2024
Relaxing by the fountain is a great idea after long walks around the city. You can sit in a cafe, or you can sit on benches. Calm, clean, but a lot of people
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Алексаша Таранова
Level 14 Local Expert
March 12
We always lived near the park, a lot of people walked every day, mosques...The coolest area of Sultanahmet....
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Наталья Дик
Level 24 Local Expert
March 26
One of the most beautiful sights in the city! I recommend walking, taking a delicious coffee and contemplating
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Константин Бердышев
Level 11 Local Expert
November 4, 2024
Very beautiful. There are a lot of people. Everyone is walking, relaxing, snacking on fried chestnuts and corn.
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Olga Nazarova
Level 18 Local Expert
October 22, 2024
It is good there in the morning and late at night, if in summer (there are few shady places). Read first about the history of this place and structures, then a completely different impression will be from what you saw, and without a guide.
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Ekaterina Abramova
Level 6 Local Expert
March 31, 2024
A cozy small square, where the Ay Sofia mosque is located, the entrance to which this year was 26 euros, next to the Feodosia cistern, the blue mosque. There are a lot of cute and cuddly cats. From this square you can go on any excursion, including a walk along the Bosphorus
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Людмила Иванищева
Level 7 Local Expert
November 15, 2024
An iconic place)) It is beautiful at any time of the year, at any time of the day. I want to come back again and again 💥
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Наталья Лихачева
Level 18 Local Expert
December 5, 2024
A gorgeous place and a gorgeous fountain . the backlight works at night. the feeling that you are in the very center of Istanbul and Constantinople at the same time. Fewer people in the morning and late at night
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Тамара
Level 12 Local Expert
January 19
It's beautiful in this park! I want to come to Istanbul many times to visit and sit in this beautiful park!
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Константин Леоновец
Level 10 Local Expert
December 10, 2024
There is a beautiful park , there are places where you can sit , but the queues at St. Sophia Cathedral are long
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александр скоркин
Level 9 Local Expert
December 15, 2024
What I saw met the expectation 100%. Of course there are a lot of tourists, but they are the same as yourself. And everyone has happy faces. This is the most important indicator!!!
It takes a long time to find a photo
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Шорников Юрий
Level 21 Local Expert
May 2, 2024
A green place surrounded by sights, you can lie on the grass and admire the architecture of the buildings and relax while enjoying the goodies sold in the area. Be careful, they caught a tick, apparently they caught it on the grass.
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Александр
Level 17 Local Expert
May 18, 2024
A park with a magnificent view of 2 world attractions , many shops , Semitic street vendors nearby , many restaurants , a bus stop nearby, many ATMs