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Come and learn the story of Mehmet the Conqueror! Explore the Fatih Mosque Complex and discover the world of the Ottoman Sultans.
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Duration: 4 hours
Starts: Istanbul, Turkey
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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Come and learn the story of Mehmet the Conqueror! Explore the Fatih Mosque Complex and discover the world of the Ottoman Sultans.
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Stop At: Fatih Mosque and Complex, Fevzipasa Street Pendik, Istanbul 34091 Turkey
Our tour starts with hotel pick up and first stop isFatih Mosque and Complex. Mehmet the Conqueror, also known as Mehmet II or Fatih Sultan Mehmet, was the sultan who conquered Constantinople in 1453. He ordered that this mosque be built, hence its name, Fatih Mosque. The complex was huge and included not only a mosque but also religious schools, a library, hospital, market, Turkish baths and tombs. Unfortunately, over the years, parts of the complex have been destroyed due to earthquakes, fires and road construction. Nevertheless, there is still a lot to see and learn about! Join our guided tour and hear about the amazing world of the Ottoman Sultans and the development of Turkish architecture. The area of Fatih, where the mosque complex is located, is also home to many other important landmarks including Roman columns, Byzantine churches, Gothic Cisterns and mosques.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Carsamba Pazari, Nevsehirli Ibrahim Pasa Caddesi Fatih, Istanbul 34083 Turkey
Before your hotel drop off, take a stroll with us and see all of these plus the liveliest of Istanbul’s street bazaars, Carsamba Pazar. Every Wednesday morning in my neighborhood near Fatih Mosque, the traffic disperses, the roads are closed, plastic canopies are strewn from building to building, and thousands of stalls bursting with color and produce are set up across several blocks. It’s my favorite day of the week because not only do I get to rub shoulders with the locals, I can also grab a bargain of fruit and vegetables, cheeses, olives, herbs, spices, kitchen odds and ends, clothes, shoes, bags and haberdashery. Not all the fashions are geared to the western tastes, but wandering through the makeshift open-air markets is highly entertaining as vendors compete over offering the cheapest bargains with the loudest voice. It’s also an opportunity to better understand how the locals live.
Duration: 1 hour
