The Hippodrome, built by Constantine the Great after Constantine's declaration of Istanbul as the capital of the Roman Empire, was located in what we now call Sultanahmet Square.

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FARID L

June 19, 2025

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Another Egypt treasure in a European city. It's still worth visiting .

Salih

January 4, 2022

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Nice meeting place, blue mosque aka Sultan Ahmet and Hagia Sophia a short walk away.

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1. Sultanahmet Square – Theodosius Obelisk loop from Istanbul

5.67km

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2. View of the Hagia Sophia – Theodosius Obelisk loop from Sirkeci

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50m

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Elevation 70 m

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1. Sultanahmet Square – Theodosius Obelisk loop from Istanbul

2. View of the Hagia Sophia – Theodosius Obelisk loop from Sirkeci

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