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Things To Do in Istanbul

Hippodrome

between Aya Sofia and Blue Mosque, Istanbul, Turkey

Featured Review : The Hippodrome Istanbul.What is a hippodrome you may well ask? I was not familiar with it until I visited it myself in Istanbul and is a large arena where they used to race chariots and horses. It was also used as a circ...See Full Review

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Hippodrome Reviews

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Set in a delightful park with major sites to explore.

  • 4 out of 5 stars by garymarsh6 from Gravesend, United Kingdom
  • July 7, 2011
Set in a delightful park with major sites to explore.
Quote: The Hippodrome Istanbul.What is a hippodrome you may well ask? I was not familiar with it until I visited it myself in Istanbul and is a large arena where they used to race chariots and horses. It was also used as a circus venue and for other... Read the full Hippodrome review

From journal A Turkish delight. 1

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Hippodrome

  • 4 out of 5 stars by Taylor252 from St. Louis, Missouri
  • August 26, 2003
Hippodrome
Quote: The Hippodrome was first built by the Roman Emperor Septimius Severus in 203 A.D. It was expanded by Constantine the Great much later. Today, it lies close to the Haghia Sophia and the Blue Mosque both of which were built later. Many... Read the full Hippodrome review

From journal Istanbul-Where Cultures and History Meet!

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Hippodrome

  • 3 out of 5 stars by Ishtar from Bayside, New York
  • August 26, 2001
Hippodrome
Quote: The Hippodrome served as an arena for horse races and other shows. At one time, it could hold over 50,000 people. What remains of it are three columns which are noteworthy; Constantine's Column, the Serpentine Column and Theodosius' Obelisk which... Read the full Hippodrome review

From journal The Wait for Turkey - Finally!