Emblematic attractions of Istanbul

Istanbul is the biggest city in Turkey, by its location has been the capital of many empires throughout its history, this makes the city a warehouse of hundreds of monuments and tourist attractions.

Most of these monuments have been declared in 1985 a World Heritage Site by UNESCO and make Istanbul one of the world’s top tourist destinations. From eBooking we want to recommend some of the main monuments that every visitor of the city should visit before leaving Istanbul.

• Hagia Sophia “Aya Sofya”:was a church that has been converted into a mosque, is the most important monument in Istanbul, its importance lies in its long history and its great attraction, was built during the time of the Byzantines between the years 532 and 537.

  Is located on the highest point of the city where we have one of the best views of Istanbul. The interior of Hagia Sophia is overwhelming and has two floors decorated with mosaics of the period of the Ottomans.

• The Blue Mosque:this mosque is the most famous and visited by tourists in Istanbul, its name is due to the color of its mosaics. It was built in the era of the Ottomans between the years 1603 and 1617.

  The Blue Mosque is located in front of the mosque of Hagia Sophia, has five levels. Its interior is completely decorated with bright blue tiles.

• Topkapi Palace: this palace is the work that best defines the power achieved by the Ottomans. It is a construction of more than 700,000 m2, with four courtyards and multiple buildings in its inside. The most important part of this palace is the Treasury, where they keep some of the most valuable pieces of the world as the Spoonmaker’s Diamond.
• Galata Tower: one of the oldest and most popular towers of the world, from its top we can contemplate the whole city of Istanbul. It was built in 528 as a beacon and its height is 61 meters. It is highly recommended to climb the tower and enjoy the best views of the city.

Apart from these four historical monuments, Istanbul has many attractions, markets and museums. In the following posts from eBooking we will be sharing all the information you need to plan your trip to this beautiful city, booking hotels, restaurants, cruises, tours, etc …

Passing by Seville

One day is enough time to visit the most emblematic attractions of Seville, not all but some of the most significant. For those that are just passing through Sevilla, could advantage the occasion to meet a great city, rich in history and architecture, is necessary to plan the route and organize transport to have more time to enjoy the monuments of the city.

From eBooking, we detail same places must be visited in Seville

Real Alcázar Palace: A spectacular architectural work built in the era of Al-Andalus, is currently the official residence of King Don Juan Carlos when he visits the city. The visit to this palace is from 9.30 to 17.00 h and costs about 8.50€.

Cathedral of St. María de la Sede: The Gothic Christian Cathedral with more surface in the world.

La Maestranza: The bullring of Sevilla, where the art enthusiasts enjoy great bullfights. The facade of this building is simply spectacular.

The Golden Tower: Located on the Paseo de Colón, near the Guadalquivir River, was built in 1221 to close the passage by a rampart that joins the Silver Tower.

Maria Luisa Park: It is the most famous garden city and one of its green spaces par excellence, was opened in 1914. In the beginning was one of the private gardens of the Palace of San Telmo, but was donated to the city of Seville by the Infanta Maria Luisa Fernanda, widow Duchess of Montpensier.

Spain Square: Another of the most important attractions of Seville, is an regionalist architectural complex in semicircular form with a huge and spectacular fountain its center, was built on the grounds of the Ibero-American Exposition of 1929.