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The mosque of Süleyman the Magnificent was built between 1550 and 1557 by the fomous architect Sinan whouse wish was to surpass the buiders of St. Sophia which is conspicuous from its great size, emphasized by the four minarets rising one from each corner of the courtyard. Chora Museum: The mosaics and frescoes in St. Savior are by far the most important works of Byzantine pictorial art known today, in terms of both their beauty and their number. It is fascinating to realize that they are coeval with the frescoes of Giotto in Italy. And while different in certain particulars, they nonetheless appear to radiate the same sense of living, breathing reality so characteristic of the Early Renaissance. The Eyup Quarter: Eyup quarter and mosques take their name from Eyüp Ensari, the companion and standard-bearer of the Prophet Mohammed killed during the first siege of Constantinople. Both to Asian side from Ortakoy Maidens Tower: Located just across Maidens Tower , this restaurant offers delicious fish accompained with a nice view of the Tower . Before or after dinner, you can go to the Seraglio Bar, and gaze out at the Bosphorus and Maidens Tower while siping your drink. Every night after 23.00 live Turkisj pop music is performed until early in the morning. Camlica Hill: Camlıca Hill the highest point in Istanbul. At the top of it you can rest and admir the magnifisent panorama of İstanbul. And the bosphorus from the beautiful gardens, landscaped in traditional style. Lunch Include P.P.50$ Private 150$ |