Itinerary · Istanbul, Türkiye
Byzantine Istanbul: a day in Constantinople
The Eastern Roman capital, from Justinian’s domes to the land walls and the mosaics of the Chora.
A full day
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9:00
1The Hippodrome (Sultanahmet Square)
Where the chariots raced.
9:30
2Great Palace Mosaic Museum
The emperors’ floors.
10:30
3Little Hagia Sophia
Justinian’s jewel.
11:30
4Hagia Sophia
The galleries and mosaics.
13:00
5Basilica Cistern
Medusa heads.
14:30
6Valens Aqueduct
Roman water.
15:30
7Chora (Kariye Mosque)
The finest mosaics.
17:00
8Theodosian Walls
Walk the walls at dusk.
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