Istanbul Archaeological Museum Complex
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Basilica Cistern
The Basilica Cistern in Istanbul was built in the 6th century by Byzantine Emperor Justinian I, after a period of rioting convinced him that the palace needed a secure water…
Hagia Irene
The Hagia Irene, meaning “Holy Peace,” is an ancient church in the Sultanahmet District of Istanbul. First built by Constantine the Great in 330 AD, it is the oldest church…
Great Palace Mosaic Museum
The Great Palace Mosaic Museum displays mosaics of the Great Byzantine Palace discovered during archaeological excavations. They date from 450 to 550 AD. The Great Palace was initially built by…
Sultanahmet Mosque
Also called the Blue Mosque because of the blue tiles and artwork on the interior, the Sultanahmet Mosque is one of the most iconic monuments of Ottoman architecture. It was…
Hippodrome
A hippodrome is an ancient Greek stadium used for horse and chariot racing. The word comes from the Greek “hippodromus,” combining the words “hippos” (horse) and “dromos” (course). The Romans…
Hagia Sophia
The Hagia Sophia, meaning “Holy Wisdom,” is an ancient Byzantine church in the Sultanahmet district of Istanbul. It served as the center of worship of Constantinople from 537 AD until…
Topkapı Palace
Topkapı Palace was the Ottoman sultans’ residence and administrative center from the 1460s to 1856. Today, it is a museum and one of Istanbul’s main tourist attractions. Topkapı Palace was…
Iconium
Iconium, now called Konya, is one of the oldest cities in the world, dating to the third century BC. During his first missionary journey, in 50 AD, the Apostle Paul…
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