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Ottoman
Sleependours
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| Highlights of This Tour : |
| The best way to appreciate the splendor of the Ottoman Empire, which once held sway over three continents, is to visit its actual and symbolic center: Topkapi Palace. Then pay a visit to the finest of all Ottoman mosque complexes, the Suleyman Mosque, completed by master builder Sinan in 1557 in honor of his most illustrious patron, Sultan Suleyman the Magnificent. The monumental tomb of this Sultan, who reached the gates of Vienna, is located here. |
| Itinerary : |
We begin our tour at Topkapý Palace, which, from the 15th to the 19th century, was the principle residence of the Ottoman Sultans.
We will visit the fabolous Imperial Treasury and the Baghdad Kiosk. Topkapý Palace is now a museum and has unrivalled collections of jewelry, including the Spoonmaker’s Diamond, the 3rd largest in the world, Ottoman court costumes and ceramics, notably one of the world’s finest collection of early Chinese ceramics, much of it gifts from other rulers. Interestingly, some of the ceramics have a special glaze that was said to change color in the presence of poison.
We also visit the Imperial Armory, displaying centuries of Ottoman weaponry. But perhaps the loveliest features of Topkapý Palace are its courtyards with their ancient trees, and it is easy to imagine the sultan strolling here far from the cares of state and empire. The Süleymaniye Mosque is the largest and grandest of Istanbul’s imperial mosques.
It dates from the 16th century heyday of the Ottoman Empire, and was designed by Sinan, the greatest architect of his day and originator of the Classical Ottoman style of architecture. Of the 2,000 structures Sinan designed, Suleymaniye Mosque and its complex of charitable institutions rank among the most important.
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| Important : |
| Every day except Tuesdays |
| Tour Info |
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IOST-1 |
| Length: |
Half day |
| Duration: |
4 Hours |
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Daily |
| Price: |
Ask ? $ (per person) |
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| What is Included? |
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Hotel Pick-up & drop-off |
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Entrance fees as per itinerary |
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Guide and Air-conditioned Vehicle |
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V.A.T. (%18 sales tax) |
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