Visit St. Sophia Museum, the magnificent Byzantine Church of all times; Blue Mosque, one of the biggest mosque of Istanbul famous for its blue tiles and six minarets; Museum of Turkish Islamic Arts,a museum in which you can see the old Turkish way of life; Hippodrome, the former center of sportive and political activities of Constantinople; Grand Bazaar, a bazaar that will tempt even the non-shoppers with its rich collection of precious handmade carpets, jewelery, leather and souvenirs. (St. sophia is closed on Monday, rep. Chora museum).