Hippodrome (Sultanahmet Square)
The essentials in 10 seconds
| Time on site | 20 min |
|---|---|
| Hours | Open square, any time |
| Entry | Free |
| With kids | Fine with kids |
Key facts
≈ 3,500 yearsage of the Obelisk of Thutmose III, brought from Egypt and raised here in 390Wikipedia, “Obelisk of Theodosius”
479 BCthe Serpent Column was made in DelphiWikipedia, “Serpent Column”
How to do it right
- Walk it on the way between Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque — no detour needed.
