Historical peninsula is surrounded by the Golden Horn, the Bosphorus and the Sea of Marmara; It is the name given to the region where the city of Istanbul was first established and developed. The first settlement on the historical peninsula was founded in 685 BC by the Greeks from Megara, under the name of Byzantion. Throughout history, the city on the peninsula has been called by different names; After it was captured by the Turks, it was called Dersaadet and Istanbul. The reason why the region is called the historical peninsula is not only the oldest settlement in Istanbul, but also the numerous historical artifacts it contains. Dozens of palaces, mosques, churches, fountains, obelisks and residences from the Byzantine and Ottoman periods are the symbols of the historical peninsula.

Hippodrome Square is one of the main squares of Istanbul, one of the oldest sights not only in Turkey, but throughout the world. The Greek name "Hippodrome" dates back to the centuries of the Byzantine Empire - on this square, in the center of the city, horse races took place. Today it is a walking place for locals and tourists.

Hagia Sophia in Istanbul is an outstanding monument of Byzantine and world architecture, a symbol of the "golden age" of Byzantium, which is sometimes called the "eighth wonder of the world." The cathedral is named after the wisdom of God (from the Greek sofia - wisdom).

This is the first double (male and female) hammam in Istanbul built in 1556 by Mimar Sinan on the order of Haseki Hürem (Haseki Hürem - sweetheart, laughing), the beloved wife of Sultan Suleiman, better known as Roksolana. Hamam was created as part of the complex of the Hagia Sophia mosque.

An ancient building located in the center of Constantinople, the capital of the Byzantine Empire. It was a marble column that stood in the center of a square building with a pyramidal roof (tetrapylon). The column, made of marble, performed the same function as the Milliarium Aureum in Rome: the length of all the roads of the empire was counted from it.

Skip line. The Basilica Cistern is a well-preserved ancient underground reservoir of Constantinople, located at a depth of 10-12 meters. In this huge cool room, you will not only be able to escape from the heat, but also learn a lot of interesting things. The building was built on the site of the Basilica of St. Sophia. The cistern in Greek means "reservoir", which is why today the museum is called the Basilica Cistern.

The Galata Bridge connects the new and old parts of Istanbul, which are separated by the Golden Horn. The main design feature is that the bridge is two-story. The first floor is a pedestrian area with cafes and restaurants. The second is the road and tram tracks. In the middle there is a place with a movable part for the passage of ships and ferries. We will make break about 1 hour here. who wants can eat or walk around and take pictures. in an hour we will meet at the same place where we parted for our yacht trip along Bosphorus.

After the break we will do the yacht trip along the Bosphorus strait. Bosphorus cruise is an obligatory part of the program for everyone who is in Istanbul. We invite you to board a snow-white yacht and enjoy the views with your loved ones, enjoying the impeccable atmosphere.

Surprisingly, the Dolmabahce Palace was literally built on the water of the bay - once this area was washed by the waves of the Bosphorus. To make any construction possible, it was necessary to build a huge mound, which, in fact, was done back in the 17th century.

The Dolmabahçe Mosque is a baroque waterside mosque in Kabataş in the Beyoğlu district of Istanbul, Turkey, close to the Dolmabahçe Palace. It was commissioned by Queen Mother Bezmialem Valide Sultan and designed by the Turkish Armenian architect, Garabet Balyan in 1855. After his mother's death, Sultan Abdülmecid saw the building work through to completion.

One of the main cruises port and AVM of the city.

Ortaköy is one of the most famous quarters of Istanbul, geographically located in the urban area of Besiktas. It stretches along the shore of the Bosphorus and is separated by the Bosphorus Bridge. The symbol of the district is the Ortakoy Mosque.

The main bridge of the city which connect Europe an Asian part of the city

Bebek districts of Istanbul most popular and luxurious, the beach side is a wonderful alternative for a Sunday morning walk. At night the city lights are highly mobile fish you can eat Bebek beach side and the sea.

Eminönü, historically known as Pérama, is a predominantly commercial waterfront area of Istanbul within the Fatih district near the confluence of the Golden Horn with the southern entrance of the Bosphorus strait and the Sea of Marmara. It is connected to Karaköy (historic Galata) via the Galata Bridge across the Golden Horn.

The Rumeian fortification is of great historical importance. Its most important role in the process of the siege of Constantinople by the Ottoman soldiers is known. In the Middle Ages, such fortress walls were objects of military strategic importance. Their construction was carried out not for decoration, but for defensive purposes. For this, the fortress of Rumeli Hisary was also built.

Istanbul, whose beauty is legendary, is home to magnificent and historical palaces. One of these palaces is the iconic Beylerbeyi Palace, which reflects the last periods of the Ottoman Empire and is located on the Bosphorus shore of the Anatolian Side.