Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #9 in İstanbul, Turkey

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Tour Facts

Number of sights 5 sights
Distance 5 km
Ascend 218 m
Descend 162 m

Experience İstanbul in Turkey in a whole new way with our self-guided sightseeing tour. This site not only offers you practical information and insider tips, but also a rich variety of activities and sights you shouldn't miss. Whether you love art and culture, want to explore historical sites or simply want to experience the vibrant atmosphere of a lively city - you'll find everything you need for your personal adventure here.

Activities in İstanbulIndividual Sights in İstanbul

Sight 1: Ihlamur Pavilion

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Ihlamur Pavilion

Ihlamur Palace, is a former imperial Ottoman summer pavilion located in Istanbul, Turkey. It was constructed during the reign of Sultan Abdülmecid I (1839-1860). It is under the administration of the Turkish Directorate of National Palaces.

Wikipedia: Ihlamur Pavilion (EN)

932 meters / 11 minutes

Sight 2: Teşvikiye Camii

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Teşvikiye Camii

The Teşvikiye Mosque is a neo-baroque structure located in the Teşvikiye neighbourhood of Şişli district in Istanbul, Turkey.

Wikipedia: Teşvikiye Mosque (EN)

1205 meters / 14 minutes

Sight 3: TRT İstanbul Radyosu

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TRT İstanbul Radyosu

Istanbul Radio House is the building built in 1945 to meet the studio needs of TRT Istanbul Radio, which started its first scheduled radio broadcast on May 6, 1927.

Wikipedia: İstanbul Radyoevi (TR), Website

987 meters / 12 minutes

Sight 4: Military Museum

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Istanbul Military Museum is dedicated to one thousand years of Turkish military history. It is one of the leading museums of its kind in the world. The museum is open to the public everyday except on Mondays.

Wikipedia: Istanbul Military Museum (EN)

1887 meters / 23 minutes

Sight 5: Saint Esprit Katedrali

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The Cathedral of the Holy Spirit, alternatively known as the St. Esprit Cathedral, located on Cumhuriyet Avenue 127/A, in the quarter of Pangaltı in Şişli district, the former Harbiye, between Taksim Square and Nişantaşı, is one of the main Catholic churches in Istanbul, Turkey. This 19th century cathedral is behind the walls of the French Notre Dame de Sion high school. While walking from Taksim towards Harbiye, some may notice a door with metal bars leading to the school's courtyard beyond which is a statue of Benedict XV. Past the door stands the cathedral.

Wikipedia: Cathedral of the Holy Spirit (EN)

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