About this experience
A wonderful idea - turn to the art and crafts of ancient times to better understand the present. At the Mosaic Museum, you will get an idea of the beauty and splendor of the Great Palace of Constantine and be amazed by the patience of the masters of the Roman Empire. After the exhibition, I will show you Hagia Sophia and other symbols of the Sultanahmet district.
What to Expect
Modest outside - luxurious inside
Mosaic Museum of the Great Palace is hidden in the shadow of the Blue Mosque, not very popular among tourists due to its restrained facades, however, there is a lot to see inside. Together, we will enjoy collections of Byzantine masterpieces. I will decode the plots of the pictures, tell you about the delicate and skillful craft, as well as about the palaces that used to decorate these magnificent works.
The keeper of beauty Hagia Sophia
The sanctuary that held the status of an Orthodox church, a mosque, a museum, and very recently again became a mosque. You will learn about the crucial episodes in the biography of the Hagia Sophia Cathedral and recall Princess Olga. And continuing our mosaic theme, here we will carefully examine and discuss the pictures made of thousands of colored glass pieces.
Hippodrome Square and the ancient Binbirdirek Cistern
More widely known as Sultanahmet - it is the heart of Constantinople. My stories about it will vividly depict before you scenes of chariot races and gladiatorial combats. And the monuments from the past era, which you will also see from the square, will only add realism. Finally, we will head to the underground water reservoir nearby, where you will literally step into another time period.
Organizational Details
Additional expenses: Mosaic Museum - 60 lira, Hagia Sophia - 850 lira.
