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Fener houses the Patriarchate of Constantinople and the Bulgarian Church of St. Stephen, which is one of few prefabricated cast iron churches in the world. The Fener Greek Patriarchate is still mother-church for Greek Orthodox Christianity worldwide."},{"type":"text","content":"**Explore Balat and Fener neighborhood**"},{"type":"link","content":"www.istanbeautiful.com/fener-and-balat-istanbul/"}]},{"address":"The Aqueduct of Valens","location":{"longitudeDelta":0.10218818160659443,"latitudeDelta":0.09219986310369421,"latitude":41.0159519138123,"longitude":28.955615349999995},"media":[{"type":"img","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2Fj8YGCXYP7mGKeTG7jd2C%2Faquaduct-of-valens.jpg?alt=media&token=79bd56df-928a-4446-aadb-82818ef7ae76"},{"type":"text","content":"If you’re into historical buildings like the Blue Mosque, this is one of the hidden gems that you really can’t miss. The Aquaduct was built in the 4th century by Romans and it surrounds the Women’s Bazaar.\nIf you’re into historical buildings like the Blue Mosque, this is one of the hidden gems that you really can’t miss. The Aquaduct was built in the 4th century by Romans and it surrounds the Women’s Bazaar."},{"type":"text","content":"**Valens Aqueduct customer review**"},{"type":"link","content":"www.tripadvisor.in/Attraction_Review-g293974-d319163-Reviews-Valens_Aqueduct_Bozdogan_Kemeri-Istanbul.html"},{"type":"img","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2Fj8YGCXYP7mGKeTG7jd2C%2FBozdo%C4%A3an_Kemeri_-_panoramio.jpg?alt=media&token=d093b5f1-c138-42af-8a88-edd7468fd4f9"}]},{"address":"Rustem Pasha Mosque","location":{"longitudeDelta":0.10218818160659443,"latitudeDelta":0.09219986310369421,"latitude":41.01771471381315,"longitude":28.968716800000003},"media":[{"type":"text","content":"One of the smaller mosques in the city, it was built by Rustem Pasa in 1561 and is noted for the very fine tiles covering the interior and exterior walls."},{"type":"img","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2Fj8YGCXYP7mGKeTG7jd2C%2FR%C3%BCstem_Pasha_Mosque_MG_9845_(14209890859).jpg?alt=media&token=819a422e-4eaf-417a-ab3d-74dd3a702300"},{"type":"link","content":"www.tripadvisor.in/Attraction_Review-g293974-d294550-Reviews-Rustem_Pasha_Mosque-Istanbul.html"}]},{"address":"Büyük Valide Han Rooftop","location":{"longitudeDelta":0.10218818160659443,"latitudeDelta":0.09219986310369421,"latitude":41.01305656381089,"longitude":28.96839009999999},"media":[{"type":"text","content":"The sultan’s mother established Büyük Valide Han in 1651 as one of Istanbul’s most significant Hans (shops and hotels). However, in 1567, this was also the site of the first printing press in Istanbul. There is a Shi’a mosque in the main courtyard. It’s also within walking distance to some of the most magnificent mosques in Istanbul: Nuruosmaniye, Beyazıt, and Hagia Sophia."},{"type":"img","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2Fj8YGCXYP7mGKeTG7jd2C%2Fvalide-han-rooftop.jpg?alt=media&token=1b0ffde6-57f3-4739-a073-a4f33f345a41"},{"type":"link","content":"www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZVsqqQOIOk8"}]},{"address":"Cistern of Theodosius","location":{"longitudeDelta":0.10218818160659443,"latitudeDelta":0.09219986310369421,"latitude":41.00737771380815,"longitude":28.97251745},"media":[{"type":"text","content":"This subterranean structure was commissioned by Emperor Justinian and built in 532. The largest surviving Byzantine cistern in İstanbul, it was constructed using 336 columns, many of which were salvaged from ruined temples and feature fine carved capitals."},{"type":"link","content":"www.youtube.com/watch?v=HA8jNjqPX5E"},{"type":"img","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2Fj8YGCXYP7mGKeTG7jd2C%2FTheodosius_cistern_04.jpg?alt=media&token=73059b98-ef99-47b0-aec9-f54511c20df1"}]},{"address":"The Million Stone Hotel","location":{"longitudeDelta":0.10218818160659443,"latitudeDelta":0.09219986310369421,"latitude":41.008629413808755,"longitude":28.977224500000016},"media":[{"type":"text","content":"Situated right next to Basilica Cistern, The Million Stone Hotel has a central location in the historic Sultan Ahmet district. The hotel has a sauna and luxurious rooms with modern amenities. Featuring palace-like interiors, the rooms of The Million Stone Hotel include a flat-screen TV, air conditioning and soundproofing. Each room has a private bathroom with 24-hour hot water. Free Wi-Fi is also"},{"type":"img","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2Fj8YGCXYP7mGKeTG7jd2C%2Fthe-million-stone-hotel.jpg?alt=media&token=394218b2-1eda-4452-89a7-1355757d0f41"},{"type":"text","content":"**Reviews**"},{"type":"link","content":"www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g293974-d6367068-Reviews-The_Million_Stone_Hotel-Istanbul.html"}]}]
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