Welcome to our selection of the most charming hotels in the heart of Istanbul. Envied locations, calm and cosy atmosphere, elegance and charming welcome. We offer you the best in convenience, quality and the service. Our rates are the best, with savings that average around 50 % but sometimes are as much as 70% below rack rates. You will always pay less than rack rates with our hotel program. 

»Istanbul Classics - Half Day
»Ottoman Relics - Half Day
»Byzantian and Ottoman Relics - Full Day with lunch
»Bosphorus Cruise - Half Day
»Dolmabahce Palace & Two Continents - Half Day
»Bosphorus Cruise + Dolmabahce Palace & Two Continents - Full Day with lunch
»Dinner Cruise on the Bosphorus Cruise
»1001 Nights - Dinner - drinks - show

» Sightseeing
» History
» Museums
» Houses of Worship

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 »  Central Bank
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 »  Presidential Symphony Orch.
 »  T.C.Ministry of Culture&Tourism
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 »  Ferry Stations

HOUSES OF WORSHIP As Istanbul was the capital of the Ottoman Empire for almost 500 years, among the dominant types of architectural monuments the Ottomans built all around the city are the mosques, mosque complexes, smaller and neighborhood mosques, each one of which is an architectural masterpiece. Construction of the first big "selatin" mosque complex in Istanbul, the Fatih Mosque, was begun in 1453. The mosques that were built by the sultans and their family members with more than one minaret were known as the "selatin" (royal) mosques.   In order to meet the immediate needs of the population for more mosques, some of the Byzantine churches and monasteries were used as mosques, after the conquerence. While the big mosques and mosque complexes were placed at the central points of the city, smaller complexes known as Vizier Mosques were built for relatives of the dynasty and top state officials.