Sultanahmet
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Alexandria Ugarte
"Sultanahmet is a neighborhood known for being home to the striking Ottoman-era Blue Mosque with its iconic minarets, along with the famed, mosaic-filled Hagia Sophia mosque. Adjacent Sultanahmet Square has a park, gardens and fountains, along with the Egyptian Obelisk of Theodosius and the nearby 4th-century Stone of Million pillar ruin. The popular district is home to many shops, hotels and traditional eateries."
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Prathibha Muralidhara
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"Historical center of Istanbul. If you are a history and culture enthusiast then this is the perfect locality to stay. Keep in mind it can get very touristy as well."
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Furkan
"The must see of the City"
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