Istanbul by night
SULTANAHMET, CITY CENTER SOUTH, LALEI, THE HOTEL, HAGIA SOPHIA, BLUE MOSQUE

Istanbul is lively after dark. Many buidings that are tourist attractions, like Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque, are illuminated by night. Considering being a city in a metropolis ina muslim country, Istanbul has a vibrant nightlife. We didn't try it though. At the moment (summer 2013), prime minister Erogran has plans to shut down all sale of alchol after 10 PM, which would be a shame for the whole nightlife and tourism of the city.

 

SULTANAHMET SQUARE:
The Sultanahmet fountain is illuminated in different colours after dark
 






The Sultanahmet fountain is illuminated in different colours after dark    

The Sultanahmet fountain and the Blue Mosque at Sultanahmet Square
 
 






Hagia Sophia is illluminated in yellow colours after dark   Hagia Sophia
 


Another mosque near Sultanahmet

Open air restaurant near Sultanahmet Square. The staff do their best to attract customers from the street!
The Blue Mosque is illuminated, but not in blue colours, after dark    

 

LALEI:
Ordu Caddesi, a busy road in the Lalei neighbourhood, not far from Sultanahmet/Old town. Lalei is a modern shopping district.
The Celal Agi Konagi, our de luxe hotel, was situated in the Lalei neighbourhood. Celal Agi Konagi Celal Agi Konagi
Sehzade Camii (mosque) Towards Levent district, skyline Sehzade Basi Caddesi
Süleymaniye Camii, Istanbul's largest mosque, illuminated in yellow Beyazit Tower seen from our hotel Ordu Caddesi