ANCIENT HIPPODROME

The ancient Hippodrome, the scene of chariot races and the center of Byzantine civic life, stood in the open space in front of the Blue Mosque, an area now called Sultanahmet. Of the monuments which once decorated it only three remain: the Obelisk of Theodosius, the bronze Serpentine Column and the Column of Constantine. Remains from the curved end section of the Hippodrome's wall can be seen on the south side of these three monuments. Today the square forms the center of Istanbul's historical, cultural and touristic activities. You should take particular note of the surrounding wooden houses, particularly the 18th century ones on Sogukcesme Street. Delighttully restored, they have new life as small hotels; one houses a fascinating library of books on Istanbul.

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