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İstanbul - Bab-ı Ali (High Gate)

admin — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 18:00:51 +0000

Ottoman period to foreign envoys were called “Ambassador at the High Gate.” This was quite figuratively meant the great gate through which we in the Palace of the Grand arrived. The building was built from 1839 only as the seat of government used by the Topkapı Palace moved here. The district Cağaloğlu to the seat of government around developed into a intellectuals and publishing quarter. The High gate in the 20-years at the headquarters of the Istanbul governor.
Directly opposite, in the wall of the Topkapi Palace embedded, is the parade Alay Köşkü pavilion, from where the Sultan was once not only the parades, but the visitors could observe his Grand.

İstanbul - Yerebatan Sarayı (Yerebatan-cistern)

admin — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 17:56:43 +0000

The old Byzantium had numerous water cisterns to the city, since one on the peninsula itself was not drinking. The largest of these cisterns, which the Turks “Sunken Palace” called, is situated directly opposite the Hagia Sophia and can be visited. If you have a small stairway to the bottom rising, suddenly opens up a huge underground room, which is so large that it initially did not overlook can. Still stands in the water cistern, but on wooden footbridges can classical music with a tour of the sunken empire make water. 336 columns prevent since 1400 years that the ceiling of the tank collapses. Two columns are even ancient Medusenköpfen. In summer on a wooden platform concerts. The entrance is a cafe. Daily from 9-18 clock opened, the entrance costs around 4.50 euros.

Sultan Ahmet III. Çeşmesi

admin — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 17:35:42 +0000

The 1728 Fountain erected one of the most beautiful Rococo buildings of Istanbul from the so-called tulip time. Directly before the first gate to the Topkapi Palace, he with his five small domes and the large, curving roof in itself like a small castle. The bay with a marble lattice and the walls adorned with lush flowers motives. The fountain at each side spout. There are verses of the famous calligraphers Counts Seyyid Vehbi Efendi to recognize. The classical Ottoman wells were no fountains, but served as public taps. Often they were members of the palace and wealthy citizens donated.

İstanbul - Haydarpaşa Garı

admin — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 17:08:06 +0000

Haydarpaşa terminal is the largest and most famous because of its design station in Turkey. The design of the station was in the early 20th century by the German architect Otto Ritter and Helmuth Cuno in the style of Neo-Renaissance developed. The choice of architects reflected the prevailing at the time of the close relationship between Turkey and Germany again. The station was built primarily for transporting passengers from Istanbul to Baghdad, Damascus and Medina. Today there is the whole international and inland transport to the east or south out of town covered. The station is located on the border of the water to 1100 and was wooden posts erected on the seabed. He is on three sides surrounded by water and looks at the plan from U-shaped. The station is across the street or - if you want to make the best photos - on the ferry Kadiköy-Haydarpaşa-Karaköy be achieved.

İstanbul - Darphane-i Amire (The Mint)

admin — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 17:04:01 +0000

The old coin from 1727 lies below the Topkapı Palace opposite the Archaeological Museum. It is also of Gülhane Park accessible. The area was caused by a history club partially restored and is now at the same time, technology museum and exhibition and venue, such as the Art Biennale. In several halls, the manufacture of coins from the foundry to Prägestöcken shown. In other exhibitions halls can be found on city’s history or current events. The entire complex, including a nice cafes, is one of the most successful restorations in the city, because almost exemplarily shown how careful restoration and new use can be perfectly complementary. Wednesday-Sunday from 10-19 clock opens.

İstanbul - Çemberlitaş (Constantine Column)

admin — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 16:58:06 +0000

The Constantine pillar is the oldest surviving monument of the city. It was during the survey of Byzantium the capital of the Roman Empire up 330. She was once the attraction of the Constantinian Forum and originally wore a statue of Emperor Constantine, who as a sun god Helios showed. The remains of the column today with iron tires girds since 2003 and will be restored.
In the fabled city of Kayseri rankt also sought to Constantinople pillar a legend: With its establishment, the Emperor personally in the foundation have bricked holy relics, including the palladium of the Greek hero Aeneas, the ax with which Noah built the ark, and the receptacle, Mary Magdalene from Jesus einsalbte. Legend suggests this is already at what was later officially: Emperor Constantine in Byzantium brought the once verfemte Christianity the state religion of the Roman Empire.

İstanbul - Bozdoğan Kemeri (Valens Aqueduct)

admin — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 16:39:32 +0000

This approximately 800 m long aqueduct is one of the most striking monuments from the early Byzantine period. He was in the second half of the 4th Century. under Emperor Valens as part of the city water supply was built. The peninsula, on the Byzantine Empire was established, had barely even water, so for the rapidly growing population of sophisticated systems from the Belgrade Forest, north of the city water had to be achieved, which is then stored in large cisterns was. The Valens Aqueduct, in addition to the cistern Yerebatan-striking reminder of the engineering achievements of the Byzantines.

İstanbul - At Meydanı (Hippodrome)

admin — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 22:51:51 +0000

What the Coliseum for Rome, was the Hippodrome for Byzantium - the place where the people through games and chariot races held in a good mood and, if failed, even times has been massacred. The arena is about 100 000 people have offered space. The magnificent equal to Kaiserloge joined at the Grand Palace, whose annex is from here down to the Sea of Marmara covered. Of the high ranks of the emergent Hippodroms today is almost nothing left except the columns, the Constantinople to the so-called spina, the long podium in the middle of the racetrack, make left.
The oldest is the 1900 BC Egyptian obelisk built, the Luxor was brought under Byzantium. The neighboring snake column from Delphi should come only from the past, the Bronze column, we know nothing, except that they are in the 10th Century has been restored. A fourth pillar, which originally stood still here and the four bronze horses was crowned, carried the Venetians after the Fourth Crusade as prey in the lagoon city.
The cobbled streets around the lawn on which the columns are now equal to the previous round of the racetrack. The Hippodrome also had a political function: It is known to either green or blue team, which temporarily with conservative or reformist joyfully have been translated. From a dispute between green and blue wagon drivers was 532 The Nica-popular uprising, the Emperor Justinian bloody let down. At the end will be 30 000 deaths have lined the Hippodrome.

Kız Kulesi

admin — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 22:48:53 +0000

One of the most beautiful symbol of the city is the so-called Leander or - in Turkish - “girls” tower. He was in 18th Century on a tiny island near the Asian side in the entrance area of the Bosporus built. During the day, the tower serves as a cafe, in the evening as stylish restaurant with live music.
According to legend was the petite tower built by the daughter of a sultan there before the snake bite to protect a soothsayer had predicted. But the fate prevailed. According to another legend Leander to be his lover Hero in the tower nightly durchschwommen have the Hellespont, until he drowned. Tuesday-Sunday from 10-23 clock opens.

Galata Kulesi (Galata Tower)

admin — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 22:44:30 +0000

The 1348 by the Genoese colony in Constantinople, built Galata Tower was once the tallest member of a settlement that frames the fortification. He stands 62 m high above the Golden Horn and holds below the spire an open gallery from which you have a wonderful view of the former European town and the famous backdrop of Sultanahmet and has Beyazit. Take the elevator up, in a restaurant is still a staircase to view gallery high. Daily from 8.30-20 clock for visitors opened, the entrance to the tower costs about 4 euro.