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Today it is a square in Istanbul, Turkey, known as Sultanahmet Square (Turkish: Sultanahmet Meydanı). The word hippodrome comes from the Greek hippos (ἵππος), horse, and dromos (δρόμος), path or way. For this reason, it is sometimes also called Atmeydanı ("Horse Square") in Turkish.
The Sultanahmet Square, also known as Hippodrome and surrounded by the famous Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia Museum and Museum of Turkish and Islamic Arts, one of the most famous tourist areas in Istanbul, as well as a popular meeting point.
Beautiful square between the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia. Very lively day and night, this square has greenery and fountains (luminous at night), magnificent! Vendors of Turkish ice cream or roasted corn/chestnuts dot the square.
Experience the beauty and history of Istanbul's Sultanahmet Square, also known as the Hippodrome. From the famous Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia Museum to the ancient Hippodrome monuments and the Museum of Turkish and Islamic Arts, there's plenty to explore in this vibrant area.
Sultanahmet Square is one of the most stunning parks in Istanbul. It is also known as the Hippodrome of Constantinople, and that is because the square was built on top of it. Nowadays, this Square is known for some of the most famous buildings in Istanbul.
The Hippodrome of Constantinople (today Sultanahmet Square) was the center of social life in the Byzantine Empire for centuries. The Hippodrome, where relentless chariot races were held, was also the scene of many rebellions and massacres.
Sultanahmet Square was also known as the Hippodrome of Constantinople, and it contains several architectural relics. The German Fountain, for example, was built in a neo-Byzantine style to celebrate Emperor Wilhelm II’s visit to Istanbul in 1891.