What to See in Fatih

Hagia Sophia

Historic architectural masterpiece that has served as a church, mosque, and museum, renowned for its Byzantine architecture and cultural significance.

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Blue Mosque

Historic Ottoman mosque known for its six minarets and intricate blue tile interior decoration. It is an active place of worship and a significant example of Ottoman architecture.

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Grand Bazaar

Historic covered market featuring thousands of shops within Islamic and Ottoman architectural styles. It is known for its extensive range of traditional crafts, textiles, jewelry, and souvenirs.

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Galata Bridge

Historic bascule bridge spanning the Golden Horn with tram tracks, pedestrian walkways, and restaurants underneath.

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Spice Bazaar

Historic covered market known for its wide variety of spices, sweets, and local food products. It features numerous shops within Ottoman architecture and is wheelchair accessible.

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Süleymaniye Mosque

Historic Ottoman mosque completed in 1557, known for its grand Ottoman architecture and symbolic significance as a Sunni place of worship.

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Basilica Cistern

Ancient Byzantine underground water reservoir featuring marble columns and Medusa heads. It is notable for its impressive architecture and historical significance.

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Topkapı Palace

Historic Ottoman palace and former royal residence featuring centuries-old architecture and extensive imperial collections, now functioning as a museum and UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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Sultan Ahmet Square

Historic square featuring notable monuments and remnants of an ancient sports and social center. It reflects both Byzantine and Ottoman architectural influences.

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Valens Aqueduct

Ancient Roman aqueduct constructed in the late 4th century AD featuring stone and brick arches. It supplied water to Constantinople and reflects Byzantine and Ottoman architectural influences.

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New Mosque

Completed in the 17th century, this large mosque features 66 domes, a nice courtyard and two minarets.

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Cistern of Philoxenos

Byzantine underground cistern featuring 224 columns and notable Byzantine architecture. It serves as an archaeological site and museum showcasing ancient water storage engineering.

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Little Hagia Sophia

An Eastern Orthodox church which has been converted into a mosque. Its interior is beautifully decorated with ornaments and inscriptions.

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Nuruosmaniye Mosque

The Nuruosmaniye Mosque is an 18th-century Ottoman mosque located in the Çemberlitaş neighbourhood of Fatih district in Istanbul, Turkey,…

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Column of Constantine

There used to be a statue of Constantine the Great atop of this Roman column.

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Hagia Irene

This former Eastern Orthodox church is part of the Topkapi Palace complex. The name Hagia Irene means "Divine Peace".

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Fatih Mosque

Famous Sultan Mehmed the Conqueror had this mosque built in the 15th century.

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The Walled Obelisk

The Walled Obelisk or Masonry Obelisk is a Roman monument in the form of an obelisk in the former Hippodrome of Constantinople, now…

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