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Sultanahmet District, Istanbul

4.8
#1 of 36 in Neighborhoods in Turkey
Historic Walking Area · Neighborhood
Boasting many of the city's most important sites, from Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque to the Grand Bazaar, Sultanahmet District serves as the historic and tourist center of Istanbul. This old district is bordered on three sides by bodies of water--the Golden Horn, Bosphorus, and Sea of Marmara--which is why it's commonly called the "Walled City." While today the quarter is only part of this expansive and sprawling city, it used to make up almost the entirety of Constantinople. Enjoy a plethora of sights while walking through the concentrated center or take a Bosphorus cruise from the shores of this peninsula. With our online itinerary creator, Istanbul attractions like Sultanahmet District can be center stage of your vacation plans, and you can find out about other attractions like it, unlike it, near it, and miles away.
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Tours to Sultanahmet District

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  • By Belfastguy
    Nice area for walking around in and seeing the historical/tourist attractions. Plenty of security around the museums and mosques.  more »
  • By jplu1
    The most amazing restaurants with great views. Loads of shops where you can pick up Turkish delights, spices and souvenirs as well as visiting the mosques.  more »
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