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Hippodrome |
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The ancient Hippodrome, scene of chariot races and the centre of Byzantine civic life, stands in the area that is now in front of the Blue Mosque, and now part of Sultanahmet.
Location : Sultanahmet |
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Theodosius Obelisk |
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Theodosius Obelisk is originally an Egyptian piece of art erected in 1547 BC and originally 60m tall, but only the upper third of it survived the shipment from Egypt
Location : Sultanahmet |
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Gotlar Column |
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This ancient monument remains unchanged since the Roman Period, and lies at the entrance of Gulhane Park, the external garden of Topkapi Palace
Location : Sultanahmet |
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Cemberlitas (Constantine Obelisk) |
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Also known as Cemberlistas obelisk, this burnt column of masonry was erected by Constantine the Great in 330 AD, in celebration of the dedication of the capital city of the Roman Empire
Location : Cemberlitas |
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Yilanli Obelisk (Burmali Obelisk) |
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Also known as Burmanli Obelisk, it was imported from the Apollo Temple in Delphi, to Istanbul during the fourth century and is one of the oldest monuments in the city
Location : Sultanahmet |
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