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Sultanahmet Square – Topkapi Palace loop from Vezneciler-İstanbul Üniversitesi

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Turkey

Istanbul

Sultanahmet Square – Topkapi Palace loop from Vezneciler-İstanbul Üniversitesi

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Sultanahmet Square – Topkapi Palace loop from Vezneciler-İstanbul Üniversitesi

01:56

7.27km

70m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 18, 2026

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Start point

Train Station

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1.72 km

German Fountain

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The fountain was a gift from Sultan Abdulhamid II and was erected in 1900 to commemorate the 1898 visit of German Emperor Wilhelm II to Istanbul. It was manufactured in …

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1.74 km

Theodosius Obelisk

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Beautiful city with amazing history ❤️

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1.76 km

Sultanahmet Square

Highlight • Historical Site

Beautiful city to explore. It's unfortunate for the few hustlers and scammers that target tourists. I had to help 2 French ladies who were almost forced into a restaurant by staff members.

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2.00 km

View of the Blue Mosque (Sultan Ahmed Mosque)

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The Blue Mosque, also known as the Sultanahmet Mosque, is an iconic masterpiece of Ottoman architecture built in the early 17th century. This monument gets its name from the blue …

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2.13 km

Sultan Ahmed Mosque (Blue Mosque)

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Beautiful mosque in a beautiful city😍

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3.15 km

Hagia Sophia

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First church, then Mosque and now museum. The Hagia Sophia is the highlight of an Istanbul trip. A true eye candy, there is so much to discover. Painted Christian symbols …

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3.97 km

I liked the building and grounds. Unique view from the Goldhorn. Didn't like the boring audio guide, for which you had to stand in line. No information in German. Another extra line to the palace itself

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4.75 km

Topkapi Palace

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For centuries, Topkapi Palace in Istanbul was the residence and seat of government of the sultans and the administrative center of the Ottoman Empire.

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7.27 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.26 km

1.73 km

198 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.93 km

1.18 km

141 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 20 May

21°C

16°C

49 %

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Sultanahmet Square – Topkapi Palace loop from Vezneciler-İstanbul Üniversitesi

German Fountain

Theodosius Obelisk

Sultanahmet Square

View of the Blue Mosque (Sultan Ahmed Mosque)

Sultan Ahmed Mosque (Blue Mosque)

Hagia Sophia

Topkapi Palace

Topkapi Palace

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