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St. Saviour in Chora - (Kariye Museum) Originaly formed the center of a Byzantine Monastery complex. Only the church section which was dedicated to Jesus Christ the Saviour, has survived. Eyup Mosque - Burial place of Eyup Ensari, standard bearer to the Prophet Muhammed, who is said to have died during the first Arab siege of Constantinople in the 7th century. Pierre Loti - A teahouse, probably actually patronized by the author, from the terrace of which one gets a good view of the Golden Horn. Grand Bazaar - Most attractive shopping center and the biggest souk in the world with nearly 4000 shops of antiques, jewelry, gold, carpets and leatherware. |
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