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A nice plaza that has a few obelisks. Nothing really exists from the days of games.
Great outdoor area to hang around and walk about leisurely! Well, after all it used to be a social centre during the Byzantine Empire.
Today it is also the home of 2 important historical monuments, the Serpent column and the Obelisk of Thutmose III. So, highly recommended for history geeks.
Today it is also the home of 2 important historical monuments, the Serpent column and the Obelisk of Thutmose III. So, highly recommended for history geeks.
Great open area for pedestrians -- no cars allowed, right in the heart of the ancient structures, with quite a few trees for shade.
While the monuments are interesting, if not all too amazing, they do have an incredible history to teach us about this area.
While the monuments are interesting, if not all too amazing, they do have an incredible history to teach us about this area.
very old monument that even older than the ottoman empire
Historical place . The meydani is full with lots of tourists and tour groups
Completed in 330 for Constantine the Great, this U-shaped racetrack once seated 30,000 spectators in 40 rows of seats along its 400m length and 120m width. It was one of the largest Hippodromes of the Roman empire after Circus Maximus in Rome.
Little remains of the site today, and it is now known as Sultan Ahmet square in front of the Sultan Amet (Blue) Mosque.
The only thing that remains are three monuments that lined the Spina, the center divider of the track, as trophies brought from conquered lands of the far flung empire.
The Egyption obelisque was brought by the Byzantine emporer in 390 BC from the Amon temple of Karnak, where it had been riginally erected in 1490 BC.
The Serpentine column brought by Constantine the Great in 360 from Delpi, where it was erected in 479 BC to comerate a Greek victory over the Persians.
The column of Constatine was built on site and later repaired by Emporer Constantine VII.
Little remains of the site today, and it is now known as Sultan Ahmet square in front of the Sultan Amet (Blue) Mosque.
The only thing that remains are three monuments that lined the Spina, the center divider of the track, as trophies brought from conquered lands of the far flung empire.
The Egyption obelisque was brought by the Byzantine emporer in 390 BC from the Amon temple of Karnak, where it had been riginally erected in 1490 BC.
The Serpentine column brought by Constantine the Great in 360 from Delpi, where it was erected in 479 BC to comerate a Greek victory over the Persians.
The column of Constatine was built on site and later repaired by Emporer Constantine VII.
The hippodrome is an unassuming monument at first glance especially because it’s surrounded by the imposing architectural structures like the Hagia Sofia and the blue mosque. But when you read the history about the Obelisk you would be astonished. It was one of my favourite places in Istanbul and I had the pleasure of being there early in the morning before the crowds started coming in. Throughly enjoyed the whole experience. Highly recommend going there as early as possible. Besides the monument it’s also a great place to unwind and relax during the day. It has amenities like ATMs and Toilets. There are some shops selling food and drinks.
