8K ISTANBUL SULTANAHMET BACKSTREETS WALKING TOUR PART 1

Ancient Period: The Hippodrome of Constantinople In the Roman and Byzantine eras, this area was known as the **Hippodrome of Constantinople**. It was not just a sports arena, but the social and political center of the city. Here: Chariot races were held Public ceremonies and imperial celebrations took place Even political riots and uprisings occurred The Hippodrome was one of the most important public spaces of the Byzantine Empire. 🕌 From Byzantium to the Ottoman Empire After the conquest of Constantinople in 1453, the Ottoman Empire took control of the city. The Hippodrome structure was not completely destroyed, but it gradually transformed into an open public square. During this transition, major landmarks were built around it: Ayasofya Sultanahmet Camii Topkapı Sarayı Especially the Sultanahmet Mosque reshaped the skyline of the area and gave the square its modern identity. 🏙️ Ottoman Era: Ceremonies and Public Life During the Ottoman period, the square became an important ceremonial space: Imperial celebrations were held here Foreign ambassadors were welcomed Public festivals and gatherings took place Several ancient monuments from the Hippodrome still remain today: The Obelisk of Theodosius The Serpent Column The Walled Obelisk 🌍 Modern Era: Open-Air Museum of Istanbul Today, Sultanahmet Square is: One of the most visited tourist areas in Istanbul A UNESCO World Heritage site A living open-air museum of history Walking through the square feels like traveling through time, where Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman history all coexist in one place. This video was created to explore the city and its atmosphere to show the city and its environment and architecture. If you see yourself in this video and don't want it, please email me and I'll remove you immediately This video was created to explore the city and its atmosphere to show the city and its environment and architecture. If you see yourself in this video and don't want it, please email me and I'll remove you immediately