UNESCO · 1985
Historic Areas of Istanbul
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Overview
UNESCO sites and what they mean
The historic peninsula holds Roman streets, Byzantine churches, Ottoman palaces and bazaars in a single walkable layer. Hagia Sophia, Topkapı and the city walls are not separate monuments; they are chapters of the same imperial story.
The World Heritage area covers the peninsula’s monumental core rather than a single building. Start at the Hippodrome and Hagia Sophia, continue to Topkapı and the Archaeological Museums, then walk down to the Grand Bazaar. The city walls and the Süleymaniye complex are often quieter and just as rewarding.
UNESCO
1985
Cultural
i | ii | iii | iv
Getting there
Practical information
Province
Airports
- SAW · Sabiha Gökçen Havalimanı
- IST · İstanbul Havalimanı
Top attractions
AğvaBalatBüyükadaMiniatürkYeni CamiKız KulesiGalataportKapalıçarşı
Local flavours
Sultanahmet KöftesiBeyinli Beykoz Kebabıİstanbul PilavıSarıyer BöreğiBoza
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Hours, ticket prices and transport schedules change. Verify with the official venue before you go.
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