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What are the scenic spots worth visiting in Turkey if you want to travel there?

(1) Blue Mosque

The Blue Mosque can be called a landmark building in Istanbul. It was built during the Ottoman Empire, with a magnificent momentum and a luxurious and unique shape. It is called the Blue Mosque because the walls inside the mosque are covered with blue glazed tiles. In fact, its real name should be Sultan Ahmed Mosque. This is also the center of the old city street in Istanbul.

opening hours: from morning till evening (about 8:-18:), there will be three periods of opening (because the Muslim prayer time of five times a day will be closed to the public). Please check the bulletin board at the door for the specific time. In addition, it is generally not open to tourists until 13: on Friday.

(2) Hagia Sophia

Hagia Sophia is located opposite the Blue Mosque. This is a famous historical building in Turkey, which was built in 325 AD. Then, after war damage and a series of reconstruction and expansion, the face of today's St. Sofia Cathedral was formed. It represents a model of Byzantine culture, and the mosaic murals in the cathedral can let you know the history at that time and appreciate the beauty of Byzantine art.

opening hours: from April 15th to October 25th, from 9: to 19: , tickets will be closed at 18:; Tickets will be closed from 9:-17: and 16: from October 25th to April 15th.

(3) Istanbul Underground Palace

The underground palace of the church is an underground building next to Hagia Sophia. It was first used to store water for palaces and buildings nearby at that time, and later used as a military ammunition depot. Today, it can be called one of the most romantic and mysterious attractions in Istanbul. A huge palace built by 336 huge stone pillars, each of which is carved with exquisite patterns; In addition, the long dripping sound and those strange legends seem to take you into another unpredictable world.

opening hours: 9:-18:3 from April to September; October to March 9:-17:3.