The Hippodrome Istanbul Review

The place that smells of history. Istanbul's favorite place

The place where every istanbula should come to see. The place is very old.

Beautiful square with history! The whole area is beautiful!

Very valuable and it includes the effects of the Messenger, may God bless him and grant him peace

Beautiful park surrounding by historical sites way back from 15-16th century such as the blue mosque, hagia sophia museum and the sultan palace which is now where the museum of turkish islamic arts located. Here you can rest your feet after go around istanbul enjoying the famous turkish ice cream and sucuk kebab while surfing the internet using the publiv free wifi

Something amazing and full every time during the day

Peaceful tranquil buzzing .. its everything here .. lovely place to watch the world go by and take in the vibrant atmosphere ... and the wonderful view of the beautiful mosque

This is an open-air museum with historical monuments,

Meaningful historical visit and certainly will comeback

The best residential area is upscale and quiet and everything is available without a taxi.

Sultanahmet Square, which was called "Horse Square" in the Ottoman period and "Hippodrome" by the Roman and Byzantines, was accepted as the center of Istanbul by many civilizations. For this reason, empires have always built their most magnificent works in this region.

In the Byzantine period, wheeled car races were held in the Hippodrome, which is located just in front of the present Sultanahmet Mosque. Cars circled this area called "Spina", where the Obelisk, Serpent Column and Millionbar monuments were located. The square, where many important events such as various entertainment, coronation ceremonies and victory processions were held, was the most central part of the city at that time.

Hippodrome

The Hippodrome, which was 117 meters wide and 480 meters long, had a capacity of 100 thousand people. Horse sculptures drew attention on the walls where many works were exhibited. With the invasion of the city by the Latins, these statues were taken to San Marco Square in Venice. The Imperial Palace and monumental places of worship were built in the Hippodrome, and the Acropolis was built in the area where today's Topkap Palace is located.

I Hippodrome

After the Ottomans conquered Istanbul, they named this area "Horse Square" due to the car races and chose this area as the center of the city. The most important indication of this is that Topkap Palace was built very close to the square.



After the proclamation of the Republic, the square took on a touristic face, and today there are mostly hotels, hostels, restaurants and shops.

Great historical mosques and monuments all together
Make sure to visit all parts and don't go on Sundays cuz its too crowded

Sparkling in Ramadan as usual
Many tourists travel with curiosity.

Huge square with great views. Recommended to be visited during the morning and late at night to see the mosques lighted up. You cannot but feel a historic notion within this square.

Historic sites, gardens, statues, restaurants - absolutely everything. Go.

Very worm and friendly place. You move around 24 hours Without any fear. Great food and shopping places. Don't forget to bargain

There is a mystical environment that gives people peace of mind ...

TarihiIstanbul is one of the most important places to visit is one of the historical squares. It used to have a much greener area now, unfortunately, a place that has suffered from concrete. You can visit the Blue Mosque and the Museum of Turkish-Islamic Art right next door.

Tip: It is a good idea to take your MuseumCard at the Museum of Turkish-Islamic Art because you can get your card here without waiting for a minute, instead of waiting in line at other places.

It is still a place worth going to and continues to preserve its beauty.

NeOne of the historic square that must be in the list in Istanbul. It used to have more green areas but unfortunately it has become more concreted place. At the right of the square you can visit the Blue Mosque and the Museum of Turkish and Islamic Art.
Tip: You can take your Museum Card at the entrance of the museum immediately and you don t have to wait for the Museum Card.
It is still worth a visit and still remains its beauty.

A super amazing historical location that has al kinds of facilities and services

Clear sun, warming face rays, lightest breeze, measured walk with the baby in a great place!

The soul and center of Istanbul..starting point of any visit to this great city..!!

It is a very nice place and very very well located in people from around the world

This a good place to find a spot to settle down and watch the people - tour groups, bus loads, locals, people on their way to mosque, families out for a stroll - everyone seems to pass through. And if you see bald gentlemen with rubber sweat bands - they've come to the city for hair transplants ! Also note the dogs and cats that seem to live on the streets (all looking well fed and healthy) and take no notice of the people passing by.

Stand inside history and look around at the empires that desired this location.

As elegant as Hyde Park and better
And in the condition and restaurants near it elegant

It was called "Horse Square" during the Ottoman period and "Hippodrome" by the Roman and Byzantines. In the Byzantine period, wheeled car races were held in the Hippodrome, which is located just in front of the More

Unmissable place between the Basilica of St. Sophia and the Blue Mosque.
In March not many people at night.

Sultanahmet Square was a hippodrome in Constantinople during the Roman Empire and was then a social center of the city and a sports venue. Today it is a square called Sultanahmet Square and is located in the Turkish city of Istanbul, where you notice the character of Islamic architecture represented in the Blue Mosque or the name of the last mosque of Sultan Ahmed, as well as the character of Byzantine architecture represented in the Museum of Aya Sofia, I would recommend visiting it sharply.

Its rich history and magnificent monuments with an extraordinary challenge

Just a central area right in front of the famous Blue Mosque with shops and restaurants.

The location is very nice during this season we got to see tourists flocked.

Sultanahmet Square is the famous square in Istanbul most of the famous places are around this square. It's beautiful place. The Blue mosque, Hgia Sophia Museum, Basilica Cistern, Topokapi place all are nearby this square. It's usually crowded and full of tourist. It's nice place to visit and even nice to sit , relax and enjoy.

The Istanbul city one of many where you want to return again and again. We've been here two years ago, what has changed, that you can use free WiFi on the Sultan Ahmed square. A lot of people there walking, seating on the benches, made photos, having rest. Around the square you will find lot of city's attractions. You can choose good hotels around, can meet blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace museum, Basilica Cistern, etc. We've stay at two minutes walk hotel and it was very comfortable. Around the square you can find local food restaurants to any wallet. There is the place where I want to come back and can recommend it for sightseeing

Agia Sofia and Blue Mosque, the two monuments that give charm to this place!

A large field and we add and spread the stalls of sorghum, corn and chestnuts

Sultanahmet Square in Istanbul is unable to describe the place

An exciting, multicultural and very beautiful place

Awesome place in awesome city. During Ramadan evenings thousands of people use to bring their own food and drinks and eat at long tables along the place. Beautiful

Historical place, tasty Turkish food and beautiful weather..

The most visited square in Istanbul. Every tourist goes there cuz ot has the most iconic places of the old city you have the majistic blue mosque and a tomp of his founder facing the wonderful museum of Aya Sofia and on the letf the Yarbatan sarayi. A few steps from there you can find the Topcapi palace museum and there is also the Gulhane park. And it goes on an on this square is stuked with the most wonderful touristic points of attarctions. Every time i visit Istanbul i defentily go there sometimes i just sit there and wath the crowds from all over the world

Historic riches, a pillar of red marble a gift from Egypt to the then ruler. The place used to be a hippodrome, this is where the equestrian races were held.