Topkapi Palace is among the most visited museums in Istanbul. In this article, you can find updated information about the Topkapi Palace entrance fee and opening hours. In addition, the history of the Topkapi Palace is also briefly noted. During the high tourist season, it is possible to enter the Topkapi Palace with online tickets. You can join the guided Topkapi Palace … [Read more...] about TOPKAPI PALACE Entrance Fee & Hours [Updated 2023]
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SULTANAHMET SQUARE (Hippodrome of Constantinople)
Sultanahmet Square was known as the Hippodrome of Constantinople during the Roman and Byzantine periods. Chariot races, the most important activity of the city, were held here. Historical ruins from those days can still be seen in the square. Sultanahmet Square is one of the most popular historical places in Istanbul today. Around this square, there are historical monuments … [Read more...] about SULTANAHMET SQUARE (Hippodrome of Constantinople)
Private TOUR GUIDE in Istanbul, Turkey [Updated 2023]
Hello, my name is Serhat Engul. I have been working as a private tour guide in Istanbul since 2004. In this article, I will share the routes I recommend for those who want to travel in Istanbul with a local tour guide. The history of Istanbul includes many layers and goes back thousands of years. In order to understand this history properly, you can consider traveling with a … [Read more...] about Private TOUR GUIDE in Istanbul, Turkey [Updated 2023]
12 BEST PLACES to STAY in ISTANBUL [Updated 2023]
You may be confused when you check the map to find the best places to stay in Istanbul. Because there are various accommodation options all over Istanbul. While luxury hotels and convention centers attract attention in some parts of Istanbul, there are budget-friendly boutique hotels in other places. When considering where to stay in Istanbul, the first places that come to … [Read more...] about 12 BEST PLACES to STAY in ISTANBUL [Updated 2023]
DOLMABAHCE PALACE Entry Fee & Hours [Updated 2023]
Dolmabahce Palace is among the most visited museums in Istanbul. In this article, you can find updated information about the Dolmabahce Palace entry fee and opening hours. In addition, the history of the Dolmabahce Palace is also briefly noted. During the high tourist season, it is possible to enter the Dolmabahce Palace with online tickets. You can join the guided … [Read more...] about DOLMABAHCE PALACE Entry Fee & Hours [Updated 2023]
GALATA TOWER Entrance Fee & Hours [Updated 2023]
Galata Tower is one of the most visited museums in Istanbul. Built in the late Byzantine period, the tower offers 360 degrees of Istanbul view. You can find information about Galata Tower entrance fee and opening hours in this article. In addition, the history of the Galata Tower is also briefly noted. At the end of the article, there are also useful suggestions about … [Read more...] about GALATA TOWER Entrance Fee & Hours [Updated 2023]
ISTANBUL MUSEUMS Entry Fees & Hours [Updated 2023]
Entry fees and visiting hours of Istanbul Museums change every year. For this reason, the article needs to be updated frequently. Even the statuses of some museums have changed since 2018, when I first wrote this article. For example, Hagia Sophia and Kariye (Chora) are no longer museums. Both of them started serving as mosques and are now possible to visit for free. On the … [Read more...] about ISTANBUL MUSEUMS Entry Fees & Hours [Updated 2023]
EPHESUS RUINS Ticket Price & Hours [Updated for 2023]
Ephesus ruins are among the most visited places in Turkey. Famous for the legendary Temple of Artemis and the Library of Celsus, Ephesus welcomes an average of 3 million visitors a year. In this article, you can find a brief introduction of the places to see in Ephesus and the things to do around Ephesus. In addition, Ephesus ticket price and opening hours are noted. Ephesus … [Read more...] about EPHESUS RUINS Ticket Price & Hours [Updated for 2023]
CAPPADOCIA Hot Air Balloon Prices [Updated for 2023]
Cappadocia Hot Air Balloon ride is among the top things to do in Turkey. Thanks to this activity, you can photograph the unique geography of Cappadocia in any season of the year. In this article you can find Cappadocia hot air balloon ride prices and recommended balloon tours. First of all, it should be noted that you can participate in two different balloon tours in … [Read more...] about CAPPADOCIA Hot Air Balloon Prices [Updated for 2023]
GOREME Open Air Museum Ticket Price [Updated 2023]
Goreme Open Air Museum is among the top tourist attractions in Cappadocia. Goreme has a very important legacy of the early Christian period. The unique geography of Cappadocia has been formed over thousands of years. Cappadocia, the shelter of Christians who escaped from Roman persecution, offers many clues about the life of that period. Cave churches carved into spongy … [Read more...] about GOREME Open Air Museum Ticket Price [Updated 2023]