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Istanbul Walls & Goldern Horn Departure Monday & Thursday at 08.30 and returns at 17.00 The Walls of Constantinople area,that are series of stone walls that surrounded and protected the city of Constantinople since its founding as the capital of the Eastern Roman Empire by Constantine the Great.With numerous additions and modifications during their history,they are one of the greatest and most complex fortification systems ever built. The Castle of Seven Tower was used as prison all the time during both Byzantine and Ottoman Empire period. ‘’Topkapi Gate’’ takes its name from the period when Fatih the Great Sultan placed the cannon there when he conqured the city. Chora Church is where you will see the best mosaics and frescos decorating the interior carried out during the XIV th century are considered as the most beautiful examples about Byzantine Arts. Tekfur Palace was one of the Byzantine palaces still standing in the city. Ecumenical Patriartchate of Constantinople, the Patriarch of Constantinople has been designated the Ecumenical Patriarch since the sixth century.The exact significance of the style which has been used occasionally for other prelates since the middle of the fifth century is nowhere offically defined. Lunch at the Special Turkish Restaurant View of Eyup Mosque, is one of the holy places in Istanbul, site of the Eyup Sultan Mosque where Ayoub al-Ansari (Eyup Sultan),the standard-bearer to the prophet Mohammed,is buried. Visit to Pierre Loti Hill by cable-lift where you can catch the beautiful view of Istanbul.When you reach beautiful Pierre Loti Hill, you will have a rest time to drink with the nice view of Golden Horn. Golden Horn by ferry.You will sail along the coast and see historical churches and buildings on the way. Closed : Wednesday; Chora Church. Includes; Lunch, Transportation, Guide, Museums and Entrance Fees. Tour price: € 60.- PP 
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