President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan inaugurated a hotel in Mersin. At the opening, President Erdoğan received the painting of Sultan Ahmed Mosque made of handmade silver threads in Kahramanmaras.

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan came to Mersin in the evening after his calls in Kirsehir.

Erdogan was also accompanied by the inauguration of the completed BN Hotel, AK Party Vice President Binali Yildirim, Treasury, and Finance Minister Lutfi Elvan, AKP, and MHP deputies.

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Lightning struck the minaret of the Karojnik Mosque in the Rashadiya district of Tokat, and with the effect of the lightning, the cone of the minaret caught fire.

Lightning struck the minaret of the Karojnik Mosque located in the town of Simetki in the Rashadiya district in the evening hours, and with the lightning, the cone of the minaret began to burn.

Those who observed the accident informed the firefighters, and as a result of the firefighters’ intervention in the Rashadiya municipality, the fire was extinguished and the minaret cone was damaged.

The moment of the shooting in the minaret was also captured by the people around the cell phone camera.

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In Sultanahmet Square, you will stand in the middle of history! From time immemorial, people’s voices roared with glee in this square!

To get to know the heart of Istanbul’s history, just take a walk with us slowly in this square, and follow us until the end of the article.

Sultanahmet Square in Istanbul

Sultanahmet Square, known as Hippodrome Square, overlooks the famous Blue Mosque, and is surrounded by other famous places.

In addition to the presence of many different museums such as the Museum of Turkish Islamic Art.

Sultanahmet district is one of the most famous tourist areas in Istanbul, and it is also a popular place to start tourist trips due to the perfect beauty and size of this square.

This square is a very impressive tourist area in Sultanahmet district, similar to the historical peninsula that leads to all the historical sites around it.

Sultanahmet Square is one of the most popular places for all the tourists, you usually find most enthusiastic tourists in this square on the first day of their visit to Istanbul.

Due to the fact that this square has turned into a no-vehicle area, tourists can walk in this square for a few hours, and visit Topkapi Palace, the German Fountain, the beautiful Hagia Sophia, the small bazaar near Sultanahmet and the colorful houses with great views in complete comfort.

Beautiful trees, ponds, fountains and vibrant greenery around the square would be perfect for taking some photographs, as Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque would be all smiling in the background. (Best photobomb ever)

History of Hippodrome Square

This square was once the most famous and busiest place in the Eastern Roman Empire, hosting many famous historical sites as well as many events and adventures.

The Egyptian Stone Column, Snake Column, German Fountain and many more were among the most crowded places, which we eagerly visit today.

The Hippodrome was built by Constantine the Great in the 4th century after the official proclamation of Istanbul as the capital of Eastern Rome, and this is exactly what we call today Sultanahmet Square.

The Hippodrome was an equestrian venue during the Roman Empire, where contestants ran around the racetrack seven times to win the race, and people watched the performances with excitement.

Things to do in Sultanahmet Square

Walk around Sultanahmet Square, I promise it will be one of the most beautiful moments of your life.

Enjoy the historical atmosphere that includes the most prominent places, museums, mosques, churches, fountains and historical sites in Istanbul all together.

Then relax in one of the restaurants and cafes around the square, and enjoy a cup of tea or Turkish coffee while watching these great historical places.

The most important places to visit

• Egyptian Stone Pillar.
• Hagia Sophia.
• Topkapi Palace.
• Serpent Pillar.
• German Fountain.
• Istanbul Archaeological Museum.
• Museum of Turkish and Islamic Arts.
• The blue Mosque.

The Egyptian stone column

The obelisk or stone pillar that was brought from Egypt in 390 is one of the mysteries of history, and archaeologists have not been able to discover and read the mystery of the tablets written on these pillars.

Some of these obelisks are spread all over the world. From Argentina to Italy and even Sultanahmet Square!

This stone pillar dates back to 1450 BC by the Egyptian pharaoh.

If you visit this column, know that you are standing in front of one of the oldest places in Istanbul.

The monument stands on a marble pillar and depicts the Byzantine emperor, who used to watch matches around it.

Nowadays, tourists with this obelisk take funny pictures like pushing the pillar or leaning on it and then smiling at the camera! (Yep, everyone does that)

Istanbul Archaeological Museum

Istanbul Archaeological Museum has an important collection of prehistoric artifacts from Greece, Rome and Byzantium, which are very beautifully displayed.

The entire collection has been transferred from Topkapi Palace to the Museum.

After visiting the museum, take time to walk in Gulhane Park, which was once a garden for the Ottoman kings.

The garden extends over wide green areas, decorated with flowers, tulips and tall trees.

Blue Mosque (Sultanahmet Mosque)

The Blue Mosque is one of the most important mosques and tourist attractions in Sultanahmet Square in Istanbul.

This mosque was built in the seventeenth century between 1603-1617 by Sultan Ahmed I.

The name of this mosque is derived from the beautiful and eye-catching Iznik tiles used in its interior design.

This mosque is a fine example of Islamic architecture and one of the most visited places in Istanbul.

When you go to this mosque, remember to wear appropriate clothes, so that you do not have to use the general covering of the mosque.

Serpent Column

One of the most unusual buildings in Istanbul, this column was brought to Istanbul from Delphi, Greece.

And this spiral column was made from melting military equipment of the enemy army as a sign of the victory of Greece over the Persians.

After the victory in this war, this pillar was presented as a gift to the Delphi Apollo Monument to show their gratitude for this place.

On this blue pillar you will see three intertwined snakes with their heads cut off.

The only surviving snake head is on display in the Istanbul Archaeological Museum, which is located just a few steps from the Sultanahmet Square, do not forget to visit it while you are there.

Hagia Sophia

Known as one of the best architectural examples in the world, the Hagia Sophia will undoubtedly amaze you both from the outside and inside.

According to the Turks, it is the eighth wonder of the world, although this claim is a little exaggerated.

In fact, this building was a nickname in the Roman era, as it was at that time the largest church in the world.

And then it was converted into a mosque when the Ottomans entered, and when the Republic of Turkey was declared, the Hagia Sophia was converted into a museum for many years by order of Ataturk.

Currently, Hagia Sophia has been converted into a mosque after a new law from the Turkish government, which means a free visit for tourists!

Topkapi Palace

Topkapi Palace is one of the biggest and most famous tourist attractions in Istanbul, this building was built between 1466 and 1478 by Sultan Mehmed II.

The palace was considered the political center of the Ottoman Empire from the fifteenth to the nineteenth centuries, and it continued in this state until the construction of Dolmabahce Palace.

You can enjoy a charming view of the Bosphorus and the Asian side of Istanbul from the beautiful balconies of the palace.

The Museum of Turkish and Islamic Arts

The Museum of Turkish and Islamic Arts displays one of the most important Turkish and Islamic art collections in the world.

These holdings belong to the Umayyad, Abbasid, Mamluk, Seljuk and Ottoman eras and include rare artifacts such as stone, ceramics, metal, silver, copper and wood, as well as jewelry, manuscripts, calligraphy, carpets and many more…

German Fountain

The German Fountain is located between Sultanahmet Square and the Blue Mosque.

It is a very beautiful fountain with great architecture, with beautiful columns and domes.

Do not forget to see it during your visit to Istanbul.

Tips for a pleasant visit:

• Official guide can make Sultanahmet Square more beautiful for you. Get help from them and know the exact date and details of each building. But beware of unofficial guides, the guide should have an official logo.
• Take good care of your bags and pockets, as this place is always crowded.

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In Eyup Sultan in Istanbul, the frequent shortening of power lines causing outages has become a nightmare for the neighborhood.

The current high problem caused by the neighboring industrial facility has not been resolved for 4 years, the cables are burning one by one with moments like horror movies…

It is alleged that the industrial facility established in Eyüpsultan Pirinçi village has been affecting the neighborhood’s electricity supply for 4 years.

Sudden short circuit cables also pose a great danger to children playing in the street.

Residents of the neighborhood also say that despite attempts the problem could not be solved, the explosion of the cables in flames was reflected on the mobile phone camera.

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Firefighters put out the fire that broke out in a car on the Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge.

Where a fire broke out on the Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge in the engine part of the car that passed from the Anatolian side to the European side, and its license plate and driver’s identity have not yet been determined.

Firefighters were also sent to the area to put out the fire in the car pulled by the driver to the right of the road, and the fire was quickly put out with the help of firefighters.

While security measures were taken around the vehicle due to the fire, traffic control began on the bridge.

A long line of vehicles was observed at the entrance to the bridge from the Anatolian side.

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The 568th anniversary of the occupation of Istanbul was celebrated through special visual events held in famous places in the city.

The Communications Directorate organized an event in cooperation with the Ministry of Culture and Tourism on the occasion of the anniversary of the invasion of Istanbul, which changed the course of history.

A special show commemorating the 568th anniversary of the conquest of Istanbul

Activities that began with Quran recitation continued at the Great Hagia Sophia Mosque with a demonstration conducted using light and video mapping technology in the Galata Tower.

The display featured the image of the conqueror, Sultan Mehmed Han, on horseback, who conquered Istanbul at the age of 21, opened and sealed the era, and transformed the Ottoman Empire into a global empire.

In the celebration, where information about the conquest was also expressed, images of the conquest were reflected in the sky of Hagia Sophia, the symbol of the conquest.

And using the video sky mapping method, which was applied for the first time in Turkey.

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President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said, “We show that we have protected the heritage of the ancestors by opening the Hagia Sophia for worship last year, putting the Great Camlica Mosque into service the previous year and holding the first Friday in the Taksim Mosque yesterday.”

President Erdogan sent a video message to the Ninth International Conquest Cup Program of the Archers Foundation.

Erdogan said: “My dear nation, dear children of Istanbul, our esteemed athletes, our dear guests, who met in Ok Maidani on the occasion of the Ninth International Conquest Cup.

I greet you all with my heartfelt feelings and loyalty, “and I hope that the 568th anniversary of the Istanbul conquest will be useful.

Erdogan said, expressing his gratitude to every member of the blessed army, especially the conqueror Sultan Mehmed Han, who conquered Istanbul and made it the Eternal City of the nation.

“I congratulate all our martyrs, veterans and heroes who sacrificed their lives without blinking for this land to be our home for a thousand years.

I wish the best of luck to our 200 athletes who came from more than 30 countries, especially in Turkey, and participated in the Archery Cup competitions.

I would like to express my special thanks to our archers who brought the spirit of conquest to the present with their arrows saying “Hey Hack”.

“We protect trust by developing and beautifying our Istanbul”

Expressing that the competition is not just a sports competition, Erdogan said, it is a cultural festival in which the meaning of the great turning point that opened and closed the ages is transmitted from generation to generation.

“Although we cannot realize this with the enthusiasm we desire due to the epidemiological conditions, I believe that the excitement of the conquest embodied in the Cup of Fath surrounded the hearts of all our youth, and we show that we protect the ancestral heritage by performing the first Friday.”

With its streets and bridges, Marmaray and the Eurasia tunnel, metro and parks, and most of all, we protect our confidence by developing and beautifying Istanbul through our many services that we provide directly to our people.

In this context, we admire the activities carried out within the Okçular Foundation, which is the First Fatih Foundation in Istanbul.

Which aims to keep the memory of our ancestors and our ancient traditions alive and to bring our youth together with sports. “

“We are building a great and strong Turkey step by step with our youth”

President Erdogan said, noting that the youth inside the institution are proud of their successful work starting from Malazhert to Istanbul, and from there to events abroad.

“We, with our youth, express the courage of Alp Arslan in Malazgirt, Osman’s dream, Gazi in Sogut, Fatih in Istanbul.

“We are building a great and strong Turkey step by step by living the revolution of the Turkish Republic, the power of Gazi Mustafa Kemal in Ankara, and the will to protect its independence on July 15th.

And these young people are the ones who will raise our civilization that we installed on these lands. We made it our home by watering them with our blood and sweat and bringing it to the top.

Today, we are repeating the saga we wrote with archers yesterday with our unmanned aerial vehicles, our programs, our production and our exports.”

President Erdogan said that they implemented all of this, taking into account the importance that grandparents attach to archery and shooting that they attribute to it, and President Erdogan concluded his speech as follows:

“The inability to enter Okemedani without ablution, and the fact that the competitions must start with Basmalah and the ability to use stocks in the exams.

Observance of morals and personality also shows us the way we should follow today.

A tree that has lost its roots cannot survive, and a society that has lost its ties to the roots of its faith and culture cannot survive for long.

We expect our young people to practice sports and traditional arts such as archery, horse riding, sword, calligraphy, lighting, and all kinds of social and cultural activities today with this understanding.

We look to our future with more confidence as we see our young people thinking mentally, feeling their heart and building with taste.

With these feelings, I hope the ninth International Conquest Cup will succeed, I would like to express my gratitude to all of our young people who have taken care of our traditional sports branches in your presence.

I congratulate from the bottom of my heart all the athletes from all over the world who are participating in the Conquest Cup. Once again, I greet you all with affectionate respect.”

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President Recep Tayyip Erdogan wished Taksim Mosque to be useful.

President Erdogan said in a post on his Twitter account: “I hope that our mosque in which we perform the first Friday prayers today will be a good way for Istanbul, our country and the world of Islam that will not be absent.”

In Erdogan’s message, the photo, which was published with the title “Our nation has reached its 150-year-old dream today,” included special information about the mosque.

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Turkish Minister of Culture and Tourism Mehmet Nuri Ersoy said that his ministry expects that the tourist season for the current year will be better than it was last year, 2020.

In a press statement he made on Monday, he added that the “safe tourism program” launched by his ministry has had an effective role in stimulating the tourism movement in the country.

He stressed that the “Safe Tourism Program” is one of the most effective programs around the world that have set standards and measures to prevent the spread of the Corona pandemic.

He pointed out that the aforementioned program enhances the confidence of tourists, indicating that they have seen its positive results on the tourism sector.

The Turkish minister stressed that the tourism season for this year will be much better than it was in 2020.

He pointed out that Turkey received 16 million tourists last year, although the goal was to receive 15 million.

He added that current indicators show that next season will be much better than last year.

The Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism, in cooperation with the Ministry of Health, launched a “safe tourism program”, which included a set of proposed measures to be applied to citizens and tourists who spend their holidays in the country.

Under the program, the Ministry of Health, in cooperation with the Ministries of Foreign Affairs and Interior, Tourism and specialized international institutions, issues certificates to hotels, restaurants and resorts that adhere to safety standards.

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Whether it is walking the ancient city walls, wandering in the bazaars, visiting the Ottoman mosques, watching the sunset in the Golden Horn, or even relaxing in one of the traditional Turkish baths, there is always something you can do in the old city of Istanbul.

The Sultanahmet district in Istanbul is home to the most historical sites in Turkey, and one of the best tourist areas in Istanbul, and it is one of the most crowded areas of Istanbul that are crowded with tourists from all over the world.

Sultanahmet is located on the historical peninsula that stretches across the Bosphorus to Asia, and was formerly the capital of the Byzantine and Ottoman Empires.

The area was named after Sultan Ahmed I, who died in 1617 AD, and was buried in a mausoleum near the Sultan Ahmed Mosque in Istanbul.

In our article, we will get to know about many things that you can do to make the trip to Sultanahmet more enjoyable, stay with us!

Walk the ancient city walls from the Sea of ​​Marmara to the Golden Horn

The Great Walls of Theodosius kept the city safe from any attacks for a thousand years before it fell to the Ottoman Turks in 1453, and it stretched 6.5 kilometers (four miles) across the historic peninsula.

From the Sea of ​​Marmara to the Golden Horn, these Roman walls have survived and remain a tourist attraction visited by thousands of tourists, wander the neighborhoods around the wall, and sample Turkish food and tea from the restaurants and cafes located there.

Major attractions include the Chora Church (Kariye Museum) that is famous for its mosaics, the beautiful Ottoman Mihrimah Mosque and the former palace of Byzantine Emperors Blachere (Tekfur Saray Palace).

Note: Out of caution, avoid walking along the walls at dusk, and at the end of your walk take the ferry down the Golden Horn from Ayvansaray.

Refreshing steam bath in Istanbul

Hygiene is an integral part of Islam, and in the days before homes got their own water supply, the traditional Turkish bath played a major role in the lives of residents in Turkey, as the sultans created huge dome places for cleanliness between the wooden houses of the city.

Visitors to the Turkish baths today have come to get the distinct Turkish bath experience, lounging on the hot marble, washing themselves with warm water from elegant copper dishes and having a perfect massage.

Hürrem Sultan, Cağaloğlu and Çemberlitaş are among the best Turkish baths in the old city of Istanbul.

Note: The above three hammams have separate sections for men and women, for a mixed session with traditional Turkish baths try the Sulaymaniyah Hamam.

Walk around the colorful streets of Balat and Fener!

The narrow cobbled streets of these two areas, which descend from the hill to the waterfront of the Golden Horn, were once the preserve of the Jewish, Armenian, and Greek communities of the city of Istanbul.

Then some old European style houses were bought and renovated in the late nineteenth century, coinciding with the emergence of a large number of old-style cafes around the Greek Orthodox Cathedral of Saint George, making it a tourist attraction.

Balat and Fener are great areas to wander around and take lots of photos, don’t miss the recently restored Bulgarian Church of St Stephens.

Note: Ferries leave from the dock in Karakoy, and you can also reach them from Sultanahmet neighborhood, and they stop at Fener and Balat.

Dive into Istanbul’s old Bazaars

The Grand Bazaar with more than 4000 shops and the Spice Bazaar is perhaps the most square of the old markets in Istanbul, and it attracts a lot of visitors every year.

Dive into the maze of the Grand Bazaar in search of everything from handcrafted Turkish clothing and rugs to leather jackets and traditional gold jewelry, as well as dried fruits, nuts and Turkish sweets everywhere in the Bazaar.

Note: Exit the Spice Bazaar via its western gate and stroll the bustling Hasırcılar Sokak Street (Straw Makers Street), while smelling the delicious aroma emanating from Kurukahveci Mehmet Efendi, one of Istanbul’s leading coffee roasters.

Enjoy a Turkish coffee on the roof with a panoramic view of Istanbul

Experience the multiple terraces of Ağa Kapısı Café at sunset to enjoy the stunning views across the domes and minarets of the old city from Galata Bridge to the Bosphorus.

The place serves Turkish coffee and tea and also offers some types of juices.

Explore the Galata neighborhood at sunset

Head to the crowded market area spanning Galata Bridge at sunset to see how the Golden Horn got its name.

You will see the mesmerizing reflection of the sun at sunset, and have a cold drink at one of the many cafes built on the bridge itself.

Note: Be sure to walk along the Galata Bridge to take beautiful pictures, the bridge is also surrounded by local fishermen so you can have a nice chat with them.

Discover the famous Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque

More than a thousand years of history separate these two colossal and iconic buildings, rising proudly 500 meters (1640 feet) in the heart of Sultanahmet.

Start with Hagia Sophia, which was built in 527 by order of Justinian I (Byzantine Emperor), then with the fall of the Byzantine Empire and the entry of the Ottomans it was converted into a mosque.

Today, the Hagia Sophia is a museum and mosque, and one of the great buildings in the world, with its stunning central dome and interior architecture covered with golden mosaics.

A short stroll through a green square decorated with a beautiful fountain takes you to the domed Blue Mosque (Sultan Ahmed Mosque), which was deliberately built opposite the Hagia Sophia to simulate the wonders of the previous structure, its name largely derived from the blue Iznik tiles, as more than 20,000 pieces adorn the interior.

Note: Be sure to visit the square between the two buildings at night to see their dimly lit architectural beauty.

Buy vegetables for the week at Çarşamba Market (Wednesday)

The oldest, largest and most lively street market in the city has given its name to an entire region.

Çarşamba (Wednesday in Turkish), a large market that stretches for many miles along the streets, there is stall after stall filled with fruits, vegetables, household utensils and clothes.

Note: Çarşamba is known for its conservative attitude, so expect to see lots of shoppers in traditional and modest clothing.

Visit Topkapi Palace, the center of the Ottoman Empire

Topkapi Palace is a whole series of buildings nestled between picturesque gardens, and a half-day visit barely suffices to do it.

From here, various Ottoman sultans ruled an empire that stretched from the Balkans to the Arabian Peninsula and from North Africa to the Crimea.

In Topkapi Palace you will find many beautiful rooms, charming gardens, armories and spacious kitchens to discover, and the view of the Bosphorus at the top of the palace will captivate you with its beauty.

Note: To get quick entry to the palace and many other museums without having to wait hours in a long line and at the same time at a lower price, get an Istanbul Museum Card for five days, which can be purchased online, from hotels, or in the museums themselves.

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