Sultanahmet Camii (Blue Mosque), Istanbul, Turkey

Istanbul Historical Buildings

Hidiv Pavilion

Constructed by Italian architect Delfo Seminati in 1907, Hidiv Pavilion is a beautiful example of 'art-nouveau ' architecture in Istanbul. ...more »

  • Location: Beykoz
  • Type: Historical Buildings

Avrupa Passage

Flanked on both sides by beautiful statues, Avrupa (European) Passage is one of the best maintained arcades in Istanbul. ...more »

  • Location: Istiklal Street
  • Type: Historical Buildings

Hazzopulo - Hacopulo Passage

This unusual passage off Istiklal Street opens into a leafy courtyard and tea garden. Hazzopulo Pasaji dates to 1871 and is named after the Greek family which built it. ...more »

  • Location: Istiklal Street
  • Type: Historical Buildings

Aznavur Passage

This historic passageway off Istiklal Street has a scattering of stores selling jewellery, perfume, ceramics, t-shirts, bath products, handbags and other accessories. ...more »

  • Location: Istiklal Street
  • Type: Historical Buildings

Ihlamur Pavillion

Istanbul's Ihlamur ('Linden') Pavillion was constructed between 1849-1855 by renowned Armenian-Turkish architect Nikogos Balyan. ...more »

  • Location: Besiktas
  • Type: Historical Buildings

Pierre Loti Café

The view doesn’t get much better than that from Pierre Loti Cafe, nestled on a hilltop on the Golden Horn. ...more »

  • Location: Eyup
  • Type: Historical Buildings

Halep Passage

Built in 1885 by M.Haccas from Aleppo, Halep Pasaji was once used as a circus arena and is now home to everything from jeans to silver jewellery, shoes, bags and more. ...more »

  • Location: Istiklal Street
  • Type: Historical Buildings

Haydarpasa Railway Station

Prettily perched on the edge of the Marmara Sea in all its fairy-tale splendour, Haydarpasa Railway Station must surely be one of the more scenic transport hubs in the world. ...more »

  • Location: Kadikoy - Asian side
  • Type: Historical Buildings

El Hamra Passage

Situated opposite the Church of St. Anthony de Padua on Istiklal Street, El-Hamra Passage once housed a cinema and theatre. ...more »

  • Location: Istiklal Street
  • Type: Historical Buildings

Maslak Pavilion

A former hunting and resting place of the sultans, construction of the Maslak Pavilion was started during the reign of Sultan Mahmut II and added onto during the latter part of the 19th century. ...more »

  • Location: Istinye
  • Type: Historical Buildings
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Our Local Experts say:

Istanbul's history bears the mark of many civilizations and cultures. The Romans, Byzantines, Ottomans have all left their mark on the city, evident by the centuries old historical buildings which grace Istanbul.

From famous transport hubs such as Sirkeci Railway Station to breathtakingly beautiful cafes, there seems to be no end to Istanbul's historical buildings.

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