Historic Areas of Istanbul
| Historic Areas of Istanbul | |
|---|---|
| Name as inscribed on the World Heritage List | |
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| Location | Turkey |
| Type | Cultural |
| Criteria | i, ii, iii, iv |
| Reference | 356 |
| UNESCO region | Europe and North America |
| Inscription history | |
| Inscription | 1985 (9th Session) |
The Historic Areas of Istanbul is a group of sites in the city of Istanbul, Turkey; these areas were added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1985.
This World Heritage Site includes structures such as the Sarayburnu, the Topkapı Palace, the Hagia Sophia, the Sultan Ahmed Mosque, the Hagia Irene, Zeyrek Mosque, Süleymaniye Mosque, Little Hagia Sophia and the Walls of Constantinople.
The World Heritage site covers four zones, illustrating the major phases of the city's history using its most prestigious monuments:
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