Istanbul
Istanbul
Ville de Turquie
Istanbul est une grande ville de Turquie qui chevauche l'Europe et l'Asie à travers le détroit du Bosphore. Sa vieille ville reflète les influences culturelles des nombreux empires qui régnaient autrefois ici.
Dans le quartier de Sultanahmet, l'hippodrome en plein air de l'époque romaine a été pendant des siècles le site de courses de chars, et des obélisques égyptiens subsistent également. L'emblématique basilique byzantine Sainte-Sophie présente un dôme du VIe siècle et de rares mosaïques chrétiennes.
Istanbul, Turkish İstanbul, formerly Constantinople, ancient Byzantium, largest city and principal seaport of Turkey. It was the capital of both the Byzantine Empire and the Ottoman Empire.
City site
The old city contains about 9 square miles (23 square km), but the present municipal boundaries stretch a great deal beyond. The original peninsular city has seven hills, requisite for Constantine’s “New Rome.” Six are crests of a long ridge above the Golden Horn; the other is a solitary eminence in the southwest corner. Around their slopes are ranged many of the mosques and other historic landmarks that were collectively designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1985.
City layout
Fire, earthquake, riot, and invasion have ravaged Istanbul many times, more than 60 conflagrations and numerous earthquakes being important enough to have been recorded in history. The traces of these disasters, though, have been swept away in waves of intensive urban development: today wide roadways run through the historic quarters of the old city, and unpaved alleys overhung with old wooden houses coexist with modern high-rise buildings, office parks, and shopping malls.
The hagia sophia
This cathedral was constructed in 537 AD. For 900 years it was the seat of the Orthodox Patriarch of Constantinople. The Hagia Sophia was the single greatest architectural achievement of the Byzantine Empire. In 1453, when the Ottomans took over Constantinople, the Hagia Sophia was turned into a mosque. It functioned as a museum until July 2020. Now, it is a mosque.
The blue mosque
Walk across Sultanahmet Square to the Blue Mosque. Built in 1616, the Blue Mosque is famous for the intricate blue tile work the covers the interior of the building. It is free to enter, and if you have never been inside of a mosque before, this is a good one to start with. There are particular rules you must follow when entering a mosque, and because of the large numbers of tourists that visit the Blue Mosque everyday, the entrance procedures are well explained here.
The grand bazaar
One of the highlights of Istanbul was shopping in the Grand Bazaar. Normally, shopping can be a drag for kids. But not in the Grand Bazaar. Even Tyler and Kara were excited about our return visits here. With its kaleidoscope of colorful lanterns, its friendly people, and its maze of hallways, the Grand Bazaar is a joy to explore.
Lades Menemen Restaurant
Eating Turkish breakfast in Istanbul, or anywhere in Turkey, is like a ritual. The food is rich in flavour, comforting and healthy. Packed with fresh and natural ingredients it will set you right for the busy day ahead. Consider it as one of the unmissable Istanbul attractions.
Zübeyir Ocakbaşı
Zübeyir Ocakbaşı is easily one of the best restaurants in Istanbul. It’s packed with the local crowd enjoying a juicy Shish or Iskender kebab.
Şehzade Erzurum Cağ Kebabı
This is a top lunch spot in Istanbul. Watching the cağ man skillfully cutting the meat of the horizontal spit will be your entertainment of the day. As for the food, it’s the best lamb kebab in the city.
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