Technical & Cultural Tour

TECHNICAL & CULTURAL EVENT
NOVEMBER 6, 2008
Departure time : 13.30 – ITU TASKISLA BUILDING

Tour starts at 13.30, from Congress Center, driving to Sultan Ahmet Square, First visit will be to HAGIA SOFIA which Ancient basilica, built by Constantine the Great in the 4th century and reconstructed by Justinian in the 6th century, is one of the world's architectural marvels.

Following the visit of the Hagia Sofia, continue to HIPPODROME where chariot races were held during the Byzantine Empire and the center of activities, celebrations in the honor of the Emperor. Within the Hippodrome there are three monuments; the Obelisk of Theodosius, the bronze Serpentine Column and the Column of Constantine. Last visit will be to THE BLUE MOSQUE Built in the 17h century during the reign of Sultan Ahmet 1, this is an imperial mosque with magnificent interior decoration of blue Iznik tiles and is unique in the Islamic World due to its six minarets.

After the visits continue to Grand Bazaar and time for shopping in and outside of the oldest shopping Mall of the world and depart from the Bazaar at 19.00 to Congress Center

Tour fee is included in registration fee.