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Sultanahmet · Istanbul

Hippodrome (Sultanahmet Square)

Sultanahmet Meydanı

Ancient siteMust-see

The Byzantine chariot-racing ground, now a square. See the Egyptian Obelisk of Thutmose III on its 4th-century carved base, the bronze Serpent Column from Delphi and the 1900 German Fountain.

Address
Sultan Ahmet Meydanı, Fatih
Hours
Always open
Best time to go
Any time · About 20 min
Price
Free, open space
Price level
₺
Free entry
Free for everyone

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Good to know

  • The curved Sphendone wall survives downhill at the south-west end
  • Ignore people offering 'free' carpet-shop tours

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