Hippodrome of Constantinople (Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality) | place with historical importance, archaeological site, historic town square

Turkey / Istanbul / Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality
 place with historical importance, archaeological site, draw only border, historic town square
Binbirdirek, Sultan Ahmet Parkı No:2
34122 Fatih/İstanbul, Turkey

www.ancient.eu/article/1158/the-hippodrome-of-constanti...

The southern end of the oval racing track, once capable of holding 100 000 people. You can still see the walls of the old Hippodrome by following the streets that lead down to the sea.
During the holy month of Ramadan (Ramazan), the Hippodrome turns into a giant block party upon sundown (when practicing Muslims break their fast). There's plenty of food, merchandise --and, given Turkey's secularism, even some alcohol. It's a great opportunity to see real people.

3D reconstruction:
byzantium1200.arkeo3d.com/hipodrom.html
byzantium1200.arkeo3d.com/chippodrome.html
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sultanahmet_Square
Nearby cities:
Coordinates:   41°0'20"N   28°58'30"E

Comments

  • the horses image was added from here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Quadriga_Venice.JPG
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