The hippodrome is now a road at the back of the Blue Mosque. There is nothing left of the stands that would have been here, but using your imagination you can see where the track may have been. The first element of the area is a 'fountain' built to celebrate the visit of Kaizer Wilhelm II. You should notice that... more

Not much left, but worth seeing if you are aware of some of its history. This is the site where the Byzantine Empress Theodora was a circus performer in her pre-royal life. And the outcome of chariot races in the Hippodrome actually had a significant impact on the politics of the Byzantine empire. It's free, and right across from the... more

There's nothing left of hippodrome. You can see devastated 3-head column and 2 obelisks. No hippodrome :( more

This is definitely a sight that most people stop and see before or after visiting the Blue Mosque as it is located to the side of the mosque. There are a number of Obelisk and Columns within the Hippodrome which was in fact the site for many chariot races. Throughout the years piles of dust and refuse was place on... more

ブルーモスク近くにローマ時代の競馬場跡Ｈｉｐｏｄｒｏｍｅ。・・・と言われてもピンと来ませんでした。競馬場跡が広い公園にな... more