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This is the last work in Hippodrome Square, built in 1898 as a gift of German King Wilhelm for the hospitality he experienced in Istanbul.
The hippopdrome is situated in front of the blue mosque. What's left of it is a oval road and two obelisks. It's a good place to hang out and have a photostop.
It was here that chariot races happened as well as gladiator competitions and athletic activities. Take some time to admire the Egyptian Obelisk.
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Second of the three remaining Byzantine monuments is the Bronze serpentine column, which dates to the 4th century A.D , Imagine what it would have looked like new polished and magnifcecent
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After/before a visit to the Blue Mosque - the Hippodrome located next to Sultanahmet, not spectacular - but be carefull, pickpockers are VERY active at this place
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Byzantine built Obelisk - one of three remaining sculptures in the hippodrome. Little is known about the origin of this Obelisk.
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One of three remaining sculptures from the Hippodrome. This was once topped by three serpents heads. Greek in origin Emperor Constantine brought it here in AD 330.
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Egyptian Obelisk - one of three remaining sculptures from the hippodrome. Created in Heliopolis in 1450 BC. Emporer Theodosius had it brought here in 390 AD.
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its right outside the blue mosque - so u cant really miss it - its like a huge yard with all kind of polls and stuff - really nice
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