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Sightseeing in Istanbul Trivia Quiz

These are all places you'd better not miss when you visit Istanbul.

A multiple-choice quiz by aylin_n. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
aylin_n

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
265,750

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

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786

Question 1 of 10

1. Built by the Genoese in 1348, this tower is in the north side of the Golden Horn and has a wonderful view of the Bosphorus and the Golden Horn. Hint

Galata Kulesi (Galata Tower)

Kapali �arsi (Grand Bazaar)

Kiz Kulesi (Maiden's Tower)

�emberlitas (The Column of Constantine)

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Question 2 of 10

2. This covered bazaar built in 1660 is the place to go if you are looking for herbal medicine, spices, dried fruit and nuts, scarce plant roots and peels, flower seeds and delicatessen. Hint

Kapali �arsi (Grand Bazaar)

�i�ek Pasaji (Flower Bazaar)

Mecidiyek�y Antikacilar �arsisi (Mecidiyek�y Antiques Bazaar)

Misir �arsisi (Egyptian Bazaar)

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Question 3 of 10

3. This Eastern Orthodox church was built in the 4th century, during the rule of Constantine. Today, it is used as a concert hall because of its great acoustic characteristics. Hint

K��uk Ayasofya (Little Hagia Sophia)

Aya Sofya (Hagia Sofia)

Aya Irini (Hagia Irene)

Topkapi Sarayi (Topkapi Palace)

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Question 4 of 10

4. Located at the tip of the historical peninsula by the Golden Horn, this palace covers an area of approximately 700 m2. It was built between 1459-1465. Hint

Dolmabah�e Sarayi (Dolmabah�e Palace)

Yildiz Sarayi (Yildiz Palace)

Beylerbeyi Sarayi (Beylerbeyi Palace)

Topkapi Sarayi (Topkapi Palace)

5. This building was built in 341 BC on a rock near the entrance of the Bosphorus from the Marmara Sea. It was first used to control the movements of the foreign ships in the Bosphorus. However it is mostly famous for the legend of the maiden who was imprisoned there by her father so that she could be protected from an oracle's prophecy (that she would be bitten by a snake). Hint

Rumelihisari (Rumeli Fortress)

Bogazi�i K�pr�s� (Bosphorus Bridge)

Anadoluhisari (Anadolu Fortress)

Kiz Kulesi (Maiden's Tower)

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Question 6 of 10

6. One of my favourite historical places in Istanbul is a cistern. Justinian the First built this cistern to provide water for the palaces nearby. The water came from Belgrade Forest 19 km north with the help of aqueducts. It has 336 marble columns, each 9 m high. Hint

Aya Irini Sarnici (Hagia Irene Cistern)

Binbirdirek Sarnici (Philoxenos Cistern)

Yerebatan Sarnici (Basilica Cistern)

Imrahor Cami Sarnici (St.Jean Stadion Cistern)

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Question 7 of 10

7. If you would like to eat fish and the accompanying "meze" (savory food eaten while drinking), this is one of the best places to go. It is on Istiklal Avenue, one of the longest and oldest avenues in Istanbul. It was designed by a "Rum" (Istanbul Greek) Cleanthy Zanno in 1870. Hint

Markiz Pasaji (Marquise Passage)

�i�ek Pasaji (Cit� de P�ra)

Aznavur Pasaji (Aznavour Passage)

Beyoglu Rumeli Pasaji (Rumeli Passage)

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Question 8 of 10

8. The largest of the Princes' Islands in Marmara Sea is a wonderful place if you would like to take some time off and relax. No motorized vehicles are allowed so if you want to see the whole island either walk, travel in a "fayton" (a horse carriage), ride a bike or maybe even a donkey! Hint

Heybeli Ada (Heybeli Island aka Halki)

Sedef Adasi (Sedef Island aka Terebinthos)

Kinali Ada (Kinali Island aka Proti)

B�y�k Ada (Big Island aka Pringipos)

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Question 9 of 10

9. How about some art? By the Bosphorus, this art museum has a wonderful view of Sarayburnu (the Seraglio Point). It was opened in 2004. Hint

Rahmi M. Ko� M�zesi (The Rahmi M. Ko� Museum)

Istanbul Arkeoloji M�zesi (Istanbul Archaeology Museum)

Istanbul Modern

Sakip Sabanci M�zesi (Sakip Sabanci Museum)

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Question 10 of 10

10. So after a long day of sightseeing, maybe you would like to have a taste of the famous nonstop Istanbul nights! This is the district to go if you want to do some bar-hopping since there are hundreds of places with different music, food and drinks. Rock bars, discos, cafes, restaurants, clubs are abundant here. The famous Istiklal Avenue stretches from Taksim Square to T�nel in this district. Hint

Etiler

Beyoglu

Ortak�y

Sultanahmet

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Built by the Genoese in 1348, this tower is in the north side of the Golden Horn and has a wonderful view of the Bosphorus and the Golden Horn.

Answer: Galata Kulesi (Galata Tower)

In 1632 Hazerfan Ahmet �elebi, an Ottoman scientist, put on wings and flew from Galata Tower to �sk�dar!

2. This covered bazaar built in 1660 is the place to go if you are looking for herbal medicine, spices, dried fruit and nuts, scarce plant roots and peels, flower seeds and delicatessen.

Answer: Misir �arsisi (Egyptian Bazaar)

Within the Spice Bazaar there are restaurants with a view over the Golden Horn and Galata Bridge. The Bazaar is open from Mondays to Saturdays.

3. This Eastern Orthodox church was built in the 4th century, during the rule of Constantine. Today, it is used as a concert hall because of its great acoustic characteristics.

Answer: Aya Irini (Hagia Irene)

After Istanbul was conquered by Fatih Sultan Mehmet, this church was temporarily used as an armoury.

4. Located at the tip of the historical peninsula by the Golden Horn, this palace covers an area of approximately 700 m2. It was built between 1459-1465.

Answer: Topkapi Sarayi (Topkapi Palace)

There are 10 mosques, 14 hamams (Turkish Baths), 6 towers, 22 fountains, 6 ponds, 2 hospitals, 12 libraries, 5 schools, 7 treasuries, 20 domed kitchens, 11 wells, 8 barracks, 2 pharmacies, 2 cisterns, 348 rooms and halls and a few summer mansions in the area.

Answer: Kiz Kulesi (Maiden's Tower)

The legend says that the protective father did not manage to save his daughter. When he gave her a basket full of figs on her 18th birthday, there was a snake inside which bit her and caused her death as a maiden.

Answer: Yerebatan Sarnici (Basilica Cistern)

The cistern was used as a location for the James Bond film 'From Russia with Love'.

Answer: �i�ek Pasaji (Cit� de P�ra)

For those of you interested in architecture; this passage building is a great example of 19th century eclecticism.

Answer: B�y�k Ada (Big Island aka Pringipos)

The largest hill on the island accommodates Aya Yorgi Kilisesi (Hagia Yorgi Church) built in the 6th century.

9. How about some art? By the Bosphorus, this art museum has a wonderful view of Sarayburnu (the Seraglio Point). It was opened in 2004.

Answer: Istanbul Modern

Istanbul Modern is Istanbul's first contemporary art museum. It hosted the Istanbul Biennial in 2003 and later it was turned into a permanent art museum.

Answer: Beyoglu

Approximately 1 million people visit Beyoglu every day! Don't be surprised to see it crowded even at 5 or 6 am.

Source: Author aylin_n

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