Historical Buildings That Have Become Symbols of Turkey

Historical Buildings That Have Become Symbols of Turkey

Memorable shots from Turkey in Hollywood Films

 

Turkey is full of symbolic buildings known and recognised by millions of people from almost all over the world.

Of course, one of the main reasons why these buildings are so well known is that Turkey or these symbolic places are featured in world-famous films.

Today, we take a look at the buildings that have become symbols of Turkey, which are frequently shown in world-famous TV series and films, and the history of these buildings.

 

World Famous Symbols of Turkey

When it comes to Turkey, the first thing that comes to mind is undoubtedly the fact that Turkish lands have been home to many civilisations since the first day the world was formed.

The fact that so many deep-rooted civilisations and civilisations continue to live in these lands causes Turkey to bear traces of that period and societies.

It should not be surprising that during the archaeological excavations carried out today, remains from thousands of years ago can still be found.

While Turkish lands are full of such unique pieces, of course, it attracts the curiosity of many art lovers and the unique beauties of Turkey with these artefacts are the subject of many films or scenes of a film.

If you wish, you can take a closer look at our previous content titled "World Famous Foreign Films Featuring Turkey".

Now let's move on to the symbolic buildings of Turkey, which are featured in world-famous works.

 

Sultanahmet Square

Sultanahmet Square, one of the most important squares of Istanbul, draws attention with its traces from Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman periods.

This square, which was used as an entertainment and sports centre during the Roman period, was also used as an open area where car races, music shows, belly dancers, acrobats, fight shows with wild animals and meetings were held.

During the Byzantine period, it was known as a place where public revolts and uprisings took place and even criminals were punished.

The area was called "Hippodrome" during the Byzantine period and "Horse Square" during the Ottoman period. Today, Topkapı Palace, Hagia Sophia Museum / Mosque, Basilica Cistern, III: Ahmet Fountain, Hagia Irini Museum, Hagia Irene Museum, Million Stone, Istanbul Archaeological Museum, Topkapı Palace Justice Tower, German Fountain, Knitted Column and Serpent Column, and many other places and structures with thousands of years of history.

Sultanahmet Square, which attracts great interest from local and foreign tourists, is one of the must-see places in Turkey, as well as attracting attention as a promotional scene of Turkey or Istanbul in world-famous films and documentaries.

Basilica Cistern

With its renewed face after the restoration period, the Basilica Cistern, which appeared in the film Inferno starring Tom Hanks, is located in Sultanahmet Square.

The cistern, which was built in the 500s to meet Istanbul's water needs, is now used as a museum and show area.

The Basilica Cistern is one of the most striking and eye-catching examples of Istanbul's history, as well as one of the clearest examples of how rich the underground as well as the surface of Istanbul is full of riches.

 

Galata Tower

One of the most eye-catching symbols of Istanbul is the Galata Tower.

This historical tower, which offers a 360-degree view of the city, was built centuries ago as a watchtower, but it was used for different purposes in many different periods.

Today, Galata Tower, which opens its doors to visitors as a museum, restaurant and observation terrace, is one of the only symbols of the city, as well as one of the places that meet the audience in the background in the most vivid scenes of world-famous films.

 

Haydarpasa

Haydarpaşa Station is one of the most unique buildings of Istanbul and of course Turkey.

For those who do not know that the most touching scenes of separation and reunion in world and Turkish cinema take place in the historical Haydarpaşa Station, let us share this important detail.

Since 2014, during the ongoing restoration works, the ruins of the ancient city of Chalcedon were found and it was decided to exhibit these ruins specially.

After the completion of the restoration works of Haydarpaşa Station, it is planned to be used to serve high-speed trains.

 

Sirkeci Train Station

Today, it serves as a suburban train and Marmaray Sirkeci Station between the European and Anatolian sides of Istanbul.

Started in 1888, the station was put into service in 1890 and many changes have been made in the station since then.

While the restaurant of the station was the meeting point of many familiar faces in the early periods of its construction, Sirkeci Station was also included in the 2017 film, which is an adaptation of the famous murder novelist Agatha Christie's novel "Murder on the Orient Express".

Adana- Varda Bridge

We think there is no one who does not know that the film Skyfall from the James Bond series, which always has a special place among action films, was shot in Turkey.

Although Istanbul Grand Bazaar is at the forefront in Skyfall, we see that there are some scenes from Adana in the film.

The train scene in the film was shot on the Varda Bridge in Adana.

Varda Bridge, known as Koca Köprü by the locals, was built by the Germans in 1912 and opened for use for the Istanbul, Baghdad and Hejaz Railway line.

 

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