The obelisk was first erected by Pharaoh Tuthmosis III in Upper Egypt. It was brought to the city late in the 4th century and erected in its present site by Emperor Thedosius in AD 390 How can we get there? On which days it is open? On which days on which hours it is open? […]
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New Mosque ( Yeni Camii )
June 15th, 2011 
admin New Mosque, which is located in Eminönü, was started to build by order of Safiye sultan who is III. Murat’s wife in 1597. After III. Murat passing away, construction of the mosque was delayed for along time. Mother of IV. Mehmet, Hatice Turhan Sultan, supported to finish construction of the mosque in 1663. The […]
