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Sultanahmet Square
CultureVisit: ~45 min
A square and park between Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque, in the heart of Istanbul's historic peninsula. It occupies the area of the old Byzantine hippodrome and is the meeting point for visitors to the district. Its gardens and its fountain offer one of the most recognisable views of the city: the two great domes and the minarets face to face, especially with the lights of the night.
Add it to your trip on Wanloria →Things to do at Sultanahmet Square: 2 missions
- Sit by the fountain and look at the squareFind a bench near the square's fountain and spend a while watching the comings and goings between the two monuments.
- Photograph Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque face to faceFrom the gardens in the middle of the square, find a framing that brings Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque together in the same photo.
Near Sultanahmet Square
Hippodrome of Constantinople23 m awayMuseum of Turkish and Islamic Arts107 m awayBlue Mosque (Sultanahmet)139 m awayBasilica Cistern284 m awayHagia Sophia411 m awayKüçük Ayasofya517 m away
Frequently asked questions
How much time do you need for Sultanahmet Square?
Allow about 45 min for the visit.
What is there to do at Sultanahmet Square?
Sit by the fountain and look at the square and Photograph Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque face to face.
What is there to see near Sultanahmet Square?
Hippodrome of Constantinople (23 m), Museum of Turkish and Islamic Arts (107 m) and Blue Mosque (Sultanahmet) (139 m).
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