Sultanahmet Square
The Hippodrome of Istanbul was a huge construction where, during the Greek and Roman periods, horse races, spectacles, parties, and great celebrations took place.
During the Ottoman period, it was also used as an important space for celebrations, entertainment, and public shows.
With over 2,000 years of history, the Hippodrome was destroyed and rebuilt several times throughout the centuries.
During the Roman period, it was considered one of the largest hippodromes in the world.
Nowadays, we can still see three important historical monuments: the Egyptian Obelisk, the Serpent Column, and the Obelisk of Constantine.
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