Historical Places in Istanbul, Sultanahmet Hippodrome

Istanbul Sultanahmet Hippodrome

Hippodrome is located in Sultanahmet.

Sultanahmet Square, also known as Hippodrome is the most famous tourist area in Istanbul on the Historical Peninsula. It is a must see region in Istanbul. Sultanahmet is the district where all tourists head for on their visits to Istanbul.

The area is the ancient Istanbul with all the sightseeing that include the must-see mosques, museums, historical sites, palaces and the Grand Bazaar. The compact and relatively traffic free area makes it easy to explore the region on foot. Sultanahmet Sqaure is also one of the best places to see in Istanbul.

The Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, variety of Museums, the 4th century hippodrome, the Egyptian Obelisk, the Serpentine Column, the Colossus or Column of Costantine Porphyrgenitus and the rather kitsch German Fountain are the popular sights. Sultanahmet Square is one of the best squares in Istanbul.