Reviewed on 28 Sept 2025
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2025
It isn't the most spectacular (former) church in Istanbul, but if you have any interest in church architecture, it's a must see, as it was never converted to a mosque and so is a unique example of unchanged Byzantine church architecture.
Fountain of Sultan Ahmed III is just one of the places to see in Istanbul, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the area's seaside or experience its fascinating museums.
A world famous monument to the ever-changing history of Istanbul, and one of the largest churches in the world.
You can browse the exhibits at Istanbul Archaeology Museums, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Istanbul. Stroll along the seaside or visit the stunning cathedral in the area.
Stately home to the Ottoman sultans for almost 400 years with an array of Turkish design and foreign art.
'The Sunken Palace' is the biggest of the hundreds of underground reservoirs underneath the streets of Istanbul, dating from Byzantine Constantinople.
Visit this central park to take leisurely strolls through rose gardens, visit visit museums and a sultan’s palace and enjoy views of the Bosphorus Strait.
