- Eyup Sultan & Pierre Loti
Just on the other side of the ancient walls of Istanbul, by the Golden Horn, lies the mosque of Eyup, dedicated to Eyup El-Ensari, a standard bearer of Prophet Muhammad SAW. What you`ll see now however dates from the early 19th century. The mosque and its surroundings are frequently visited by the faithful, creating a colorful atmosphere around the mosque and its mausoleum. The vicinity is occupied by cemeteries and this is where you`ll find the Pierre Loti cafe, named after the French writer who spent a lot of time in Istanbul, enraptured by this amazing city. There`s wonderful view from its terrace.
- Byzantine City Walls
The 5th-century city walls built by Emperor Theodosius II stretch for 6.5 km from Istanbul's Golden Horn to the Sea of Marmara. The first breach of the walls was by the Fourth Crusade in 1204, the second by the cannons and troops of Sultan Mehmet the Conqueror in 1453. Several of the main gates were restored during the 1990s, but other parts of the walls have been left in their unrestored state.
- Kariye Museum
The Church of St. Savior in Chora is considered to be one of the most beautiful examples of a Byzantine church. The church is situated in Istanbul, in the Edirnekapı neighborhood, which lies in the western part of the municipality (belediye) of Fatih. In the 16th century, the church was converted into a mosque by the Ottoman rulers, and it became a secularised museum in 1948. The interior of the building is covered with fine mosaics and frescoes.
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