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Sultanahmet Square

Square4.7 · 36 1844.7 · 3 536≈ 1 h 8 minFree entry271 m from the center

The monumental historic core of Istanbul, laid out on the footprint of the ancient 4th-century Roman Hippodrome of Constantinople. Nestled between the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia, the pedestrian plaza preserves ancient treasures including the Egyptian Obelisk of Theodosius, the bronze Serpent Column from Delphi, and the ornate German Fountain.

Highlights

  • Ancient Egyptian granite Obelisk of Theodosius
  • Bronze Serpent Column brought from Delphi (5th century BC)
  • Unrivaled views between Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque

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