Istanbul/Historical Peninsula
The Historical Peninsula (Turkish: Tarihi Yarımada, or Suriçi, "Walled City") is the oldest part of Istanbul. It's the location of most of its sights, with several ranked as a. It's on the western, European side of the Bosphorus, with the sea to the south and the inlet of the Golden Horn to the north.
Why it is worth a visit
The Historical Peninsula is the cradle of Istanbul's history and contains its most concentrated density of landmarks.
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Why visit
The Historical Peninsula is the cradle of Istanbul's history and contains its most concentrated density of landmarks.
Recommendation in its original language.Getting there
The map marks an approximate area centre, not an entrance or trailhead. Check the access point before visiting.
Also nearby
- Cağaloğlu Hamamı0.3 km
- Theodosius Cistern0.5 km
- Basilica Cistern0.7 km
- Rüstem Pasha Mosque0.7 km
- Hagia Sophia0.8 km
- Museum of Archaeology0.8 km