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Review:
The Hippodrome of Constantinople was an arena built in the 4th century where up to 100,000 spectators could watch horse and chariot races. The arena also became a place for citizens of all classes to come together and talk about the issues of the day. When Constantinople was destroyed in the Crusades, the hippodrome fell into ruin and was never rebuilt. Today, the site is a public square, the Sultanahmet Meydani, and only a few pieces of the original hippodrome structure remain, but the road around the park follows the course of the old racetrack. A tourist information office can be found on the north end of the park.
Binbirdirek Mh., Sultan Ahmet Parki No:2, Fatih/Istanbul, Turkey
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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