Topkapi Palace – View of the Hagia Sophia loop from Kumkapı

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Topkapi Palace – View of the Hagia Sophia loop from Kumkapı

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Topkapi Palace – View of the Hagia Sophia loop from Kumkapı

02:47

10.4km

120m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 16, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.95 km

Viewpoint

3.72 km

Gülhane Park

Highlight • Forest

A beautiful park in the middle of the city where you can find peace from the hustle and bustle of the big city

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5.54 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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6.86 km

Topkapi Palace

Highlight • Historical Site

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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7.55 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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8.41 km

Hagia Sophia

Highlight • Religious Site

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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8.62 km

View of the Hagia Sophia

Highlight • Religious Site

It's worth a visit, but the queue is so long, and they charge tourists more than the locals. I opted not to go inside, which gave me more time to explore the city .

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8.68 km

View of the Blue Mosque (Sultan Ahmed Mosque)

Highlight • Religious Site

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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8.81 km

Sultan Ahmed Mosque (Blue Mosque)

Highlight • Religious Site

Beautiful mosque in a beautiful city😍

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10.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.56 km

1.89 km

1.44 km

829 m

712 m

Surfaces

8.71 km

889 m

717 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 4 November

13°C

9°C

31 %

Additional weather tips

There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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Comments

January 3, 2024,🇹🇷 Istanbul - Old City tour

After another wonderful night, get up early and have breakfast. Today the old town. First up is Topkapi Palace.

Topkapı Palace or "Cannon Gate Palace" (after a nearby gate) was long the residence of the Ottoman sultan in Istanbul and is the best-known example of a seraglio (oriental palace).
Sultan Mehmet II ordered the palace to be built in 1459, …

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