The Historic Areas of Istanbul (Turkish: İstanbul'un Tarihî Alanları; Greek: Ιστορικές Περιοχές της Κωνσταντινούπολης, romanized: Historikés Periochés tīs Kōnstantinoúpolis; Ottoman Turkish: استانبولك تاریخي اﻻنلری) are a group of sites in the capital district of Fatih in the city of Istanbul, Turkey. These areas were added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1985.
| UNESCO World Heritage Site | |
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From left to right: The Seraglio Point consisting of the Topkapı Palace and the Sea Walls; the Hagia Sophia; the Sultan Ahmed Mosque; and the Galata Tower in the foreground, across the Golden Horn. | |
Interactive map of Historic Areas of Istanbul | |
| Location | Fatih, Istanbul, Turkey |
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| Reference | 356bis |
| Inscription | 1985 (9th Session) |
| Extensions | 2017 |
| Area | 765.5 ha (1,892 acres) |
| Coordinates | 41°0′30.49″N 28°58′47.75″E / 41.0084694°N 28.9799306°E |
Historic Areas of Istanbul Location of Historic Areas of Istanbul in Istanbul Historic Areas of Istanbul Historic Areas of Istanbul (Turkey) | |
It includes buildings and structures such as the Sarayburnu, the Topkapı Palace, the Hagia Sophia, the Sultan Ahmed Mosque, the Hagia Irene, Zeyrek Mosque, Süleymaniye Mosque, Little Hagia Sophia and the Walls of Constantinople.
Zones
The World Heritage site covers four zones, illustrating the major phases of the city's history using its most prestigious monuments:
- the Archaeological Park, which in 1953 and 1956 was defined at the tip of the peninsula;
- the Süleymaniye quarter, protected in 1980 and 1981;
- the Zeyrek quarter, protected in 1979;
- the zone of the ramparts, protected in 1981.
Pollution
Air pollution in Turkey, such as fine dust from traffic, is a serious problem in Istanbul. Although the historic peninsula was partially pedestrianised in the early 21st century, a 2015 study found that this is the part of the city which would benefit most from a low emission zone. However, as of 2022, it was still said to be "car-oriented".
Gallery
- Topkapı Palace
- Topkapı Palace
- Topkapı Palace
- Hagia Sophia
- Hagia Sophia
- Hagia Sophia
- Hagia Irene
- Süleymaniye Mosque
- Süleymaniye Mosque
- Zeyrek Mosque
- Zeyrek Mosque
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