Historical Sites
Historic buildings and monuments that illuminate the past.
Historical Sites guide
This category includes 2,055 published Historical Sites places with location, transport and practical visit details.
Hagia Irene Church and Museum
Located in the first courtyard of Topkapi Palace, Hagia Irene is Istanbul's oldest Byzantine…
Cagaloglu Hamam
Built in 1741 during the reign of Mahmud I, Cagaloglu Hamam is one of Istanbul's largest and…
Rüstem Pasha Mosque
A Mimar Sinan structure located right next to the Spice Bazaar in Tahtakale, appearing simpl…
Yedikule Fortress
Rising in Istanbul's Fatih district, Yedikule Fortress is a 1600-year-old open-air museum wh…
Galata Bridge
Crossing the Golden Horn between Eminönü and Karaköy, the Galata Bridge is one of Istanbul's…
Pera Museum
Opening its doors in the historic Bristol Hotel building in Beyoğlu, Pera Museum is one of I…
Istiklal Avenue
Stretching through Beyoğlu in the heart of Istanbul, Istiklal Avenue transports you to a dif…
Maiden's Tower
Rising on a small islet off the coast of Üsküdar in the Bosphorus, the Maiden's Tower is one…
Beylerbeyi Palace
Rising on the Anatolian side of Istanbul, just below the Bosphorus Bridge, Beylerbeyi Palace…
Emirgan Grove
A 47-hectare historic grove on the Bosphorus shore: walking paths, three pavilions, picnic a…
Sultanahmet Square
The square is built on the old Byzantine Hippodrome, between Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosqu…
Topkapi Palace Museum
The palace built by Fatih Sultan Mehmed, which hosted Ottoman sultans for 400 years. With it…
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