FamxplorHippodrome
What to expect
The Hippodrome of Constantinople, also known as Sultanahmet Square, was a circus that was the sporting and social centre of Constantinople, capital of the Byzantine Empire. It was a place for chariot races, horse racing, and other entertainment. The hippodrome was filled with statues of gods, emperors, animals, and heroes. The track was lined with other bronze statues of famous horses and chariot drivers. Throughout the Byzantine period, the Hippodrome was the centre of the city's social life
Plan your family visit to the Hippodrome with these blog insights 👇
Istanbul with Kids: Aya Sofya, Blue Mosque, Topkapı Palace, and the Grand Bazaar
Activities: We started at the Hippodrome, which is outside and includes several tall obelisks. Our favorite was the Obelisk of Theodosius, which was from Tutmoses III of 18th Dynasty of Egypt around 1450 BC
Highlights: Our favorite was the Obelisk of Theodosius, which was from Tutmoses III of 18th Dynasty of Egypt around 1450 BC ✨
What did we see in a week in Istanbul with a child in an uncomfortable stroller?
Activities: We visited the Hippodrome, a former racecourse in Constantinople. It is now a square with several monuments, including an obelisk that was brought from Egypt
Highlights: We were impressed by the obelisk, which looked new despite its thousands of years of history. The Hippodrome was a great place to people-watch ✨