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View of the Hagia Sophia – Topkapi Palace loop from Taksim

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Istanbul

View of the Hagia Sophia – Topkapi Palace loop from Taksim

Moderate

4.8

(41)

560

hikers

View of the Hagia Sophia – Topkapi Palace loop from Taksim

03:36

13.2km

200m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 16, 2026

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Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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208 m

Republic Monument (Taksim Square)

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In the center of the square stands the Monument of the Republic, built in 1928 in memory of the 5th anniversary of the founding of Turkey after the Turkish War of Independence.

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5.16 km

View of the Blue Mosque (Sultan Ahmed Mosque)

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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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5.23 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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5.97 km

Topkapi Palace

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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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6.02 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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6.39 km

View of the Golden Horn from Topkapi Palace

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With the best view of the Golden Horn and other top sights.

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7.68 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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8.88 km

Grand Bazaar (Kapalıçarşı)

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Since the middle of the 15th century, this is the most famous bazaar in Istanbul and the shopping mecca par excellence. Here, on an area of as much as 20,000 …

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13.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.03 km

1.87 km

1.67 km

1.14 km

776 m

702 m

Surfaces

10.2 km

1.90 km

919 m

146 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 17 July

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Comments

September 18, 2022,EU WestOst 110 -TUR Istanbul, Sonntagsspaziergang

🇹🇷 Istanbul
A special day. Immersed in a bustling other world🙏😴👌.
The boy from Bergisch or Allgäu is not used to so many people at once 🤷 ♂️.
Although Sunday most shops and bazaars were open. The well-known labels are all represented.
The highlights are definitely the bazaars, where the customers are very courted, but never intrusive. Colors and scents …

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View of the Hagia Sophia – Topkapi Palace loop from Taksim

Republic Monument (Taksim Square)

View of the Blue Mosque (Sultan Ahmed Mosque)

View of the Hagia Sophia

Topkapi Palace

Topkapi Palace

View of the Golden Horn from Topkapi Palace

Hagia Sophia

Grand Bazaar (Kapalıçarşı)

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