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The Obelisk of Theodosius, Istanbul, Visitor Guide & Things to Do Nearby
Plan your visit, then discover The Obelisk of Theodosius as part of a self-guided story through Istanbul.
Explore all of Istanbul →On a self-guided walking route
Istanbul Highlights: The Royal Adventure
See the route- 11 stops
- 4.7 km
- 63 min
- ★ 4.3 (34)
Route starts 1247 m from here, about 15 min walk
About The Obelisk of Theodosius
The Obelisk of Theodosius stands in the old Hippodrome in Istanbul, an Egyptian granite obelisk far older than the city around it, brought here and set on a carved Roman base. The carvings on the base show the emperor watching the races.
Plan Your Visit
- Address
- Binbirdirek, Sultanahmet, 34122 Fatih/İstanbul, Turkey
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