What are the scenic spots in Istanbul and how to get to Turkey?

Istanbul is a good tourist destination. If you want to visit scenic spots, you can refer to the following information. There will be many scenic spots to visit. You can choose according to your own preferences. Ticket prices and addresses are as follows.

Some ancient cities in Istanbul are only the products of various historical sites, but others, such as Istanbul, have injected richer connotations into that eternal temperament.

Here, your day can be arranged as follows: visit Byzantine church or Ottoman mosque in the morning, visit fashion boutiques in the afternoon, and then immerse yourself in bars and nightclubs all night.

In the space only a stone's throw away, you can not only hear the announcement from the conical spire of the old city, but also hear the loud whistle of busy ships between Europe and Asia, and even street vendors selling seasonal fresh goods are constantly shouting.

If you ask local people to describe why they like Istanbul, they will shrug their shoulders and tell you with a smile, "There is no such place in the world."

Stay in this city for a few days, and you will understand what they really mean. In a word, this magical metropolis will make you experience sensory temptations that can't be given to you elsewhere.

Sultan Ahmed and many surrounding tourists who came to Istanbul never even walked out of Sultan Ahmed district. Although this is shameful, it is not surprising. After all, few cities have so many historical attractions, shopping areas, hotels and restaurants within a relaxed walking distance like Istanbul.

This block is very suitable for hiking exploration. It is like a window to show the grand history of the city, full of mosques, palaces, churches and houses left over from ancient Rome, Byzantium and Ottoman times.

Hagia Sophia

Adults//kloc-children under 0/2 years old: 60 lira/free.

April 15 to June 10, Tuesday to Sunday 9: 00 ~ 19: 00.

1 October 1 1 to April of the following year 14 to 17:00, and the last ticketing time is1hour before the market closes.

There are many important historical sites in Istanbul, but the solemn Hagia Sophia surpasses other sites with its creative architectural structure, rich historical connotation, important religious value and extraordinary beauty.

Hagia Sophia was built by the great Byzantine monarch Justinian and completed in 537. 1453, Muhammad the conqueror changed it into a mosque; 1935, Ataturk ordered it to be transformed into a museum.

When you enter the ground floor of the building and walk on the front porch inside, you can look up and see the Imperial Gate, the third and largest gate.

Door) above the dazzling mosaic mosaic "Jesus, Lord of all things" (Christas

Pantocrator). Passing through this door is the main space of the building, which is famous for its dome, huge nave and golden mosaic.

From the end of the north side of the inner front porch, you can walk up a rotating stone ramp and enter the gallery upstairs (upstairs

Gallery). On the south side of the gallery (go straight and then turn left, through the marble door in the 6th century), the remains of the mosaic mosaic "Deesis" are preserved.

Go on and come to the east end (back hall) of the gallery. A 20th century mosaic entitled "Queen Zoe, Dante Of nine and Christ" comes into view.

On the right side of the portrait is a mosaic of12nd century, depicting the portraits of the Virgin Mary, John II and Queen Elena.

John II, known as "Good John", stood on the left of the Virgin, while the Queen, who is famous for her charity, stood on the right of the Virgin. Next to Elena is their son Alexis. Unfortunately, he died soon after the portrait was finished.

Underground water palace

Tickets are 20 lira; From mid-April to September 9: 00 ~ 18: 30

1 1 to the middle of April of the following year to 17:30.

This underground building was ordered by Justinian in 532. As the largest Byzantine reservoir in Istanbul, the underground water palace used 336 columns in the construction process, many of which came from abandoned temples and were decorated with exquisite carvings. The symmetry and magnificent architecture of the Water Palace are quite shocking, and the cave-like depth makes it an excellent place to escape the heat in summer.

Like most places in Istanbul, the water palace has an unusual history. It was originally called "underground water palace" because it is located in Stoa.

Basilica) underground. The colonnade hall was one of the largest squares in Istanbul at that time, located on the first hill. The Water Palace was built to store water for the Grand Palace and surrounding buildings.

1985, Istanbul Metropolitan Council cleaned and renovated the underground water palace and opened it to the public in 1987. Today, it has become one of the most popular tourist attractions in Istanbul. Walking on the high wooden platform, you will feel the water dripping from the arched ceiling and see groups of carp flashing in the water like ghosts.

blue mosque

Free, six times a day of prayer time is not open to non-Muslims.

The Sultan Ahmed Mosque is one of the most suitable buildings for taking pictures in Istanbul. Built during the reign of Sultan Ahmed I (1603 ~ 16 17), Sultan Ahmed I's mausoleum is located in the north of the mosque, facing Sultanahmet.

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Against the beautiful arc appearance, the stacked domes and six slender minarets of the Blue Mosque stand out. Its interior is decorated with Iznik blue tiles, from which the commonly used unofficial name "Blue Mosque" comes.

Architect Seddharmohammad Agha (Seddharmehmet)

Answer? A) Strong visual impact. The exterior of this building is comparable to the interior of Hagia Sophia in shocking effect.

Its curved shape is full of extreme temptation, and six minarets (more than other mosques at that time) stand on it; Its courtyard area is the largest of all mosques in the Ottoman Empire.

The interior design of the mosque is also grand: it is decorated with tens of thousands of Iznik tiles, with 260 windows alone, and the central space for prayer is extremely spacious.

In order to better appreciate the design of the Blue Mosque, you can choose to enter here from the Arena instead of Ahmed Archaeological Park. As soon as you enter the courtyard with a mosque area, you will immediately feel the perfection of the architectural layout.

The Blue Mosque is a very popular tourist attraction. In order to maintain the sacred atmosphere in the temple, the number of visitors is limited.

In addition, only Christians who come to worship can enter from the main entrance, and tourists can only enter from the south gate (marked). The mosque has six prayer times a day, 2 hours before sunrise, at sunrise, at noon, in the afternoon, at sunset and before the last ray of sunshine disappears. It is closed to non-believers during prayer.

Topkapa Palace

Palace adults//kloc-children under 0/2 60 lira/free.

Adult in harem/children under 6 years old 35 lira/free.

Mid-April to 10 Wednesday to Monday 9: 00 ~ 18: 45

1 1 to mid-April of the following year to 16:45, and the last admission time is 45 minutes before the museum closes.

There are more legends around Topkapa Palace than all the museums in the world combined. From15th century to19th century, Topkapa Palace has always been the palace of Ottoman emperors, where dissolute sultans, ambitious courtiers, beautiful concubines and scheming eunuchs once lived and worked together.

Visitors can get a glimpse of their past lives through those luxurious pavilions, treasure houses full of jewels and intricate harem. 1453, shortly after the conquest of Istanbul, Muhammad Ⅱ completed the first phase of the Topkapa Palace. Later sultans also lived in this delicate and delicate environment.

After entering the royal gate of Topkapa Palace (Babu? Royal ma yun

Before Gate), don't forget to admire the gorgeous buildings around the cobblestone square outside the door. FountainofSultanAhmet with rococo style.

Ⅲ), built in 1728 by Ahmad Ⅲ who loves tulips. The main ticket booth is located in the No.1 yard, just in front of the entrance to the No.2 yard.

The famous Grand Bazaar (Kapal?

ar？ ) is the first (and most memorable) commercial shopping center in this city. Bazaar also has two of the most magnificent Ottoman buildings-Suleiman Mosque and Beissert Mosque (Bayaz? t

Mosque)

Suleiman mosque

There are seven hills in Istanbul, and Suleiman Mosque is located on the top of one of them. It overlooks Golden Horn Bay and is the landmark of the whole city. Although Suleiman Mosque is not the largest, it is one of the most spectacular and beautiful Ottoman mosques.

It is also unique in that its original mosque complex (Coulie) has been preserved and reused in a very harmonious way. Suleiman Mosque ordered by Suleiman I is the fourth royal mosque in Istanbul, and its spectacular degree is indeed worthy of the great reputation of Suleiman Sultan.

The designer of the mosque and its surrounding buildings is Mimar Shinan, the most famous and talented architect in the empire. His grave is just outside the walled garden of the mosque, next to the abandoned seminary building.

Spice fair

Free, 8: 00 ~ 19: 30

In this market, which began in the Ottoman era, all kinds of brightly colored spices are placed next to the jewel-like lokum, teasing the visual nerves of thousands of tourists and locals who gather here every day.

In addition to spices, caviar, dried herbs, honey, nuts and preserved fruits are also sold at the stalls.

Although the number of stalls selling tourist souvenirs is increasing every year, it is still the first choice to buy gourmet souvenirs. You can chat and laugh with vendors and enjoy those well-preserved ancient buildings.

Grand Bazaar hiking tour

Starting point: Constantine Memorial Column Power Station

End point: second-hand book fair (Saha? ar？ ar？ s？ )

Whole journey:1km; 3 hours

There are thousands of shops in Bazzarri, and newcomers will be greatly shocked. Along the recommended route here, you can learn about Bazaar's history, layout and its important position as the center of surrounding retail areas.

The starting point of the walking route is the electric station next to the tall memorial column, which is called Constantine Memorial Column. From the tram stop, follow VezirHan (Vezirhan).

Go straight, and you will soon come to Vezir Inn (Vezir).

Korea) entrance, this is a business inn (Korea) built from 1659 to 1660, which is built by the most famous popular science (K? Prülü) family.

Its five family members are all the Viziers in Sudan, hence the name of the inn. In Ottoman times, this inn would provide accommodation and trading places for businessmen. Although there are still gold manufacturers working here, unfortunately, the inn has fallen into disrepair. You can find Tu in Sudan above the gate. Ra (flower inscription or top decoration).

Go along Vizier Inn Street, then turn left into cobblestone pedestrian street. Go straight and you will come to the Baroque style Nulu osma Niye Mosque.

Next to it is one of the main entrances to the Grand Bazaar-Nuruosmaniyekap, Ausma? s？ ), the so-called 1 gate is decorated with another Sudanese tu? ra .

The brightly lit street ahead is the busiest cobbler street in Grand Bazaar (Kalpak? La Paz Caddesi). This street, originally named fur hat shop, is now crowded with jewelry stores. Because of its superior geographical location, the pavement rent here is extremely high.

Continue along Shoemaker Street for a short distance and turn right into Silk Market Street (SandalBedesten? Sokak), then turn left onto Aga street (a? a

Sokak), this street extends all the way to the oldest area of Grand Bazaar-③ Inner Market (? Bedesten) is the location of most antique shops in Grand Bazaar.

Leaving the old market from the north gate, you can come to the first cross street of Grand Bazaar, which is (4) Hal? c？ Jiashen

Sokka, this is the location of popular bathroom supplies and textile shops. Go east (turn right) and you'll find the jeweler street.

Caddesi), turn left and cross the small pavilion in the middle of the street. This building named OrientalKiosk was built in19th century.

There used to be a very famous muhallebici in the pavilion. Go a few steps ahead, and the right hand side of the street is the entrance of ZincirliHan.

Turn back to Jeweler Street and turn left vertically into Mill Street (Perdah? LarSokak), then turn left to milliner street (Takke? iler

Sokak), this street has marble drinking fountains (sebils).

Turn right, and you will find ZennecilerSokak, which intersects with SipahiSokak, another main street in Grand Bazaar. shelter

Kahvesi is a traditional coffee shop, just around the corner of the intersection.

Turn left into cavalry lane and go straight ahead until you turn back to cobblestone street. Turn right from Baissette Gate (Bayaz? t

Kap？ s？ , that is, gate 7) can leave the Grand Bazaar. Turn right and cross the market stall. Take the first exit on the left and you will find the second-hand book market, which has existed since Byzantine times.

There is one in the middle of its dark courtyard? Bust of Bulashin Mutferika (1674 ~ 1745), who printed his first book in Turkey in 1732.

Peyo Gru and its surrounding drinking and entertainment centers, tourists and locals like to come to Peyo Gru to find good restaurants, bars and music scenes. This area is surrounded by the main boulevard, Independence Street (? Sti kral

Caddesi), including the noisy entertainment enclave Asmar? Mescit, a traditional rich area that has become the center of the trend, such as Tophane.

Pera Museum

Adult/student//kloc-children under 0/2 years old tickets 20/ 10 lira/free.

Tuesday to Thursday and Saturday 10: 00 ~ 19: 00, Friday to 22:00.

Sunday noon to 18:00

This museum is impressive, and there are many places worth seeing, but the highlight is undoubtedly the Turkish Oriental Painting Exhibition on the third floor.

Dramatic temporary exhibitions will be held on the remaining floors (the works of andy warhol, de Chirico, Picasso and Botrott have been shown in previous exhibitions).

Istanbul Museum of Modern Art

Admission for adults/students//kloc-children under 0/2 years old: 60/40 lira/free.

Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday 10: 00 ~ 18: 00.

Thursday to 20:00, Sunday11:00 ~18: 00.

This well-funded innovation museum has a large collection of Turkish art works, and high-profile local and international artists often hold colorful and ever-changing multimedia exhibitions. The permanent exhibition hall is located in Tofa on the Bosphorus, but the huge redevelopment project of galata Port is still in progress, and the museum will be temporarily moved to another address in Gru, Peyo.