İstanbul has been called ‘Constantinople’ for centuries, the city was the former Byzantine capital from the 4th century until the 15th.

Follow the traces of Constantinople as you visit the following places:

Hagia Sophia: World famous church with its mesmerizing dome is from the 6th century AD. Biggest dome of the time is still one of the biggest in the world. The building was used as a church for almost ten centuries and as a mosque for five.

Underground Cistern: 6th century water reservoir hich is lighted up beautifully

Hippodrome: Social center of the Byzantine capital where the chariot games took place

City walls: Historical walls that protected Constantinople for centuries

You will be enchanted both by the architecture of the time and the intricacy of decoration, especially in the mosaics.