Things to do in Ciftlikkoy (2025): Top nearby activities,popular attractions,itinerary planning,weather,accommodation,food,transportation,and more - all you need to know (updated August, 2025) | Trip.com
Opening hours: 09:00-19:30(Tickets available until 19:00)
兹游奇绝念故园:“This iconic landmark of Istanbul, steeped in history and architectural masterpiece, bears witness to the fusion of diverse religions and cultures and is well worth a visit. It's not cheap, and the entrance is small and difficult to find. The first floor is closed for worship and is not open to non-Muslims. It's closed during worship hours, so be sure to time your visit accordingly.”
M30***42:“The exterior is magnificent and elegant. The first floor, formerly a museum, is now a place for Islamic prayer and is off-limits to visitors. The second floor is open to visitors, with some murals covered with white cloth. While Turkey is a secular Islamic country, it remains unfriendly to Christianity. The church is definitely worth a visit, as it boasts a rich history.”
Opening hours: 09:00-18:00 (admission ends at 17:00)
西沙群岛司马亮:“📍Topkapi Palace - the power center of the Ottoman Empire for 400 years, one of the top ten palaces in the world. The core attractions are the Hall of the Holy Relics (holy relics of the Prophet Muhammad), the Strait Terrace (overlooking the Bosphorus, the boundary between Europe and Asia) and the luxurious harem (extra charge). A half-day in-depth tour is required, and the ticket price is relatively expensive (about 950 liras). It is recommended to rent an audio guide to avoid a cursory visit.
💎Simplified tips:
- A must-see for history lovers: The Relic Hall in the third courtyard is shocking, no photos are allowed, but the on-site chanting ceremony has a strong sense of ritual;
- Go straight to the scenery party: the terrace of the fourth courtyard, a panoramic view of the strait + Galata Tower in the same frame;
- A guide to avoid pitfalls: Buy a separate ticket for the harem (about 25 liras), and the entrance is easy to miss; there are many ticket bundling routines, so buy a museum pass first.”
且兰老飞老侯:“The Blue Mosque in Istanbul, Turkey (also known as the Suleymaniye Mosque) combines Byzantine-style domes with Islamic architectural elements. The main dome is 27.5 meters in diameter, surrounded by 4 secondary domes and 30 small domes, without pillar support.
No iron nails were used during its construction, relying only on masonry structures, and it still stands tall after 400 years of earthquakes.
The central hall inside is nearly 5,000 square meters, with 260 small windows around it combined with stained glass windows to form a "light dance space" with changing light and shadow.
The designer Koca Mimar Sinan (April 15, 1489 - April 9, 1588) was Michelangelo in the Ottoman Empire.
Along the way, in addition to the Blue Mosque (Suleymaniye Mosque) in Istanbul, built from 1550 to 1557, we were very lucky to visit two other masterpieces of this great designer:
1️⃣ The Great Mosque (Gez Husserl Beg Mosque) in Sarajevo, the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina, built in 1531;
2️⃣ The Mehmed Pasha Sokolovic Bridge in Visegrad, Bosnia and Herzegovina, built in 1577.
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