08.30 You would pick up from your hotel and start to visit the following sites listed below.
List of the places you will visit:
Taksim Square Taksim Square, along with Sultanahmet is one of the 2 most important squares in Istanbul. It is a very important touristic square with the newly built Taksim Mosque and Ataturk Cultural Cente
Istikala Street: There are various late Ottoman building styles around it. More contemporary examples of modern architecture include several buildings from the early Turkish Republic period. In the past, most of them were apartments, now most of them are home shops, music stores, art galleries, cinemas, theatres, libraries, cafes, bars, nightclubs with live music, hotels, historically important patisseries, chocolate shops, restaurants and the ever-present global interest malls. 19th century European style buildings and European countries embassy buildings serving as consulates, The crowded pedestrian Istiklal Street of Istanbul
Saint Antoine Catholic ChurchLocated on Istiklal Street in Beyoğlu district, St. Anthony's Church is the largest Catholic church in Turkey. Original St. The Church of Anthony of Padua was built by the Italian community in Istanbul in 1725, but it was later demolished and replaced by the current building built on the same site. Located on Istiklal Street, St. Antuan Church is considered a quiet and serene shelter where people from all over Istanbul make wishes and light candles.
Galata Tower in Istanbul:
Galata Tower was built by the Genoese as part of the Galata walls in the fourth century, during the Byzantine Empire, when the Genoese colony of the Galata district was established. Galata Tower was restored again by the General Directorate of Foundations in 2020, then the reinforced concrete elements and the cafeteria were removed and its doors were reopened for management as a museum. In the Galata Tower museum, compositions consisting of settlement scenes from prehistoric times and all periods of Istanbul, which served as the capital of three great empires for approximately six centuries, are exhibited. The top floor of the Galata Tower, which was one of the tallest buildings in Istanbul until the mid-20th century, has one of the most beautiful panoramic views of Istanbul. The tower is on the UNESCO temporary heritage list, along with the Genoese Towers in the Mediterranean and the Black Sea.
Fener Greek Orthodox Patriarchat. Saint Stephen’s Orthodox ChurchSaint Stephen’s Orthodox Church, Fener Greek Orthodox Patriarchate is located in the Balat district of Istanbul. The Orthodox Patriarchate, the most important historical monument of the Fener Balat tour route, is a very important place from a historical perspective. In this article, we will go on a somewhat long journey to give information about the history of the Fener Greek Patriarchate. By talking about the Roman Empire and the early Christian period, we will emphasize why the patriarchate is so important. Fener Greek Patriarchate Christianity doctrine continued to spread by his disciples after Jesus. The apostles made efforts to spread Christianity on the Mediterranean coast, which was the center of the world in ancient times. St. Peter and St. Paul went as far as Rome, the most important city of the Ancient Age. For this reason, Rome has always been an important city for Christians. In addition, cities such as Alexandria, Jerusalem, Antakya, and Istanbul, which were the cultural centers of the Ancient Age, were also important centers of Christianity, Venerable Patriarchal Church of Saint George.
Historical Balat (Old Balat) Region in Istanbul: Balat is one of the oldest, colorful, and historical neighborhoods of Istanbul. This neighborhood is famous for its streets that preserve their historical texture, houses with bay windows, and various cultural heritage. This region was once densely populated by Jewish and Greek communities and therefore contains various religious structures. While wandering around the narrow and stony streets of Balat, one of the things that immediately catches your eye is that the houses are painted in vibrant colors. Each house has a different color, which adds a charming atmosphere to the neighborhood. Houses painted in vibrant colors such as blue, green, yellow, orange, and red invite visitors to a riot of colors. One of the most striking buildings in the neighborhood is St. Stephen's Church, also known as the Bulgarian Church. This church was built in the 19th century and is notable for its magnificent frescoes. Additionally, important religious buildings such as Surp Hreshdagabet Armenian Church and Ahrida Synagogue are also located in this neighborhood. These structures are important symbols that reflect the religious diversity in the history of the neighborhood.
17:00 End of the tour you will be dropped to your hotel in Istanbul.
* Hotel: Hotel with breakfast in Istanbul:
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