Çemberlitaş, Fatih

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Çemberlitaş, Fatih in 1905, with the Column of Constantine (here referenced as the "Burnt Column" (Colonne Brûlée) and the Gazi Atik Ali Paşa Mosque in the background.

Çemberlitaş is a quarter in the Fatih district of Istanbul, located on the European side of the city.[1] The name comes from the Çemberlitaş Column, known in English as the Column of Constantine, situated in the center of the quarter. It is located in the historic Constantinople proper.

Other places of interest[]

The 1988-established TGC Press Media Museum is situated in Divanyolu Street, No: 67.[2]

The Çemberlitaş Hamamı is a Turkish bath located next to the Grand Bazaar and a popular tourist attraction. It was built by the famous 16th-century Ottoman architect Mimar Sinan.

Public transport[]

There is a stop of T1 tram line in the quarter.

References[]

  1. ^ http://en.firaret.com/cemberlitas-hotels-hotel-prices
  2. ^ "Ulaşım Bilgileri" (in Turkish). Türkiye Gazeteciler Cemiyeti. Retrieved 2014-11-17.


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