Tarihi Nişanca Hamamı

Tarihi Nişanca Hamamı is a bathhouse in Historical Peninsula, Istanbul. Tarihi Nişanca Hamamı is situated nearby to Nişancı Mehmet Paşa Mosque (Fatih), as well as near the office Armenian Patriarchate of Constantinople.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Hagia Sophia and Grand Bazaar.

Hagia Sophia

Mosque

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Hagia Sophia, officially the Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque, is a mosque and a major cultural and historical site in Istanbul, Turkey. It was formerly a church and a museum. Hagia Sophia is situated 1½ km east of Tarihi Nişanca Hamamı.

Grand Bazaar

Marketplace

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The Grand Bazaar in Istanbul is one of the largest and oldest covered markets in the world, with 61 covered streets and over 4,000 shops on a total area of 30,700 m2, attracting between 250,000 and 400,000 visitors daily. Grand Bazaar is situated 1 km northeast of Tarihi Nişanca Hamamı.

Armenian Patriarchate of Constantinople

Office

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The Armenian Patriarchate of Constantinople is an autonomous see of the Armenian Apostolic Church. The seat of the Armenian Patriarch of Constantinople, also known as Armenian Patriarch of Istanbul, is the Surp Asdvadzadzin Patriarchal Church in the Kumkapı neighborhood of Istanbul. Armenian Patriarchate of Constantinople is situated 110 metres southwest of Tarihi Nişanca Hamamı.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Kumkapı and Laleli.

Kumkapı

Quarter

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Kumkapı is a quarter in Fatih district of Istanbul. It is located along the northern shore of Marmara Sea. Up to recent times, Kumkapı is the center of the Armenian community of the city, boasting a school and several churches.

Laleli

Quarter

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Laleli is a neighbourhood of Fatih, Istanbul, Turkey, lying between Beyazıt and Aksaray. It is known for its large textile wholesaling business and is home to the Literature and Science Faculties of Istanbul University, designed by Sedad Hakkı Eldem and Emin Onat in the 1940s.