Hippodromus sive Circus Maximus fuit stadium Constantinopoli iuxta Palatium Magnum temporibus Constantini urbis conditoris exstructum, ad sinistram vel meridianam partem Mediae viae iacens.
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Must visit during Ramadan and hang around in festival area. Dont forget to try local foods from small cubicles. U will love it. And must take a panoramic photo from the center of the square
Sometimes it's really good to be a tourist in your own city. Seeing that many people cueing for the places you take for granted reminds you of the magnificence of Istanbul.
Somehow everything starts and ends here. Beside having almost all main attractions around here, on a sunny day you should just sit and soak up the sun and energy of the city.
Another great spot not to miss in the heart of history is Chora Museum which is significant with Byzantine frescoes. For more information, here is the official application. http://bit.ly/P3nsXi
Very beautiful place, unfortunately full of freaks that follow you around and take photos of you. They get scared ones you tell them you will call the police
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