Hagia Sophia in Greek, Sancta Sophia in Latin, Aya Sofya in Turkish, the church of the Divine Wisdom is one of the most impressive and important buildings ever constructed. |
Istanbul Archeology Museum, one of the greatest museums of the world, is located between Gulhane Park and Topkapi Palace. |
Basilica - Yerebatan Cistern was built in the left side of Sultanahmet Square towards Ayasofya - Gulhane Park direction. |
Istanbul Kariye Museum which is located in Edirnekapi in Istanbul was originally built as a church of Khora Monastery. |
St. Irini - Aya Irini Museum is located in the first courtyard of Topkapi Palace as one of the most magnificent and greatest Byzantine churches along with St. Sophia (Aya Sofya). |
Turkish Islamic Arts Museum which is one of the rare examples of Turkish-Islamic Art in the world was designed by collecting precious art pieces from many mosques, tombs and libraries. |