Irish Sun

Where is Istanbul, what was the Hippodrome of Constantinople and what was the Great Palace of Constantine?

THE Hippodrome of Constantinople was an ancient arena in Istanbul which hosted blood sports and horse racing. Let’s take a closer look at Istanbul and the famous building. The hippodrome was a huge ...
Mumbai Mirror

Istanbul, the city of the world's desire

A city of many faces, a city of diverse history, Istanbul'"formerly Constantinople'"is a city of legends. The bridge between Asia and Europe, Istanbul is one of the most popular of world travel ...
KPBS

RICK STEVES' EUROPE: Istanbul: Capital of Emperors and Sultans

Stream now with KPBS+ / Watch Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025 at 4:30 p.m. on KPBS TV Istanbul's rich heritage spans the centuries from Christian Byzantium to Muslim Ottoman rule to today's thriving city. We ...
The Sun

Where is Istanbul, what was the Hippodrome of Constantinople and what was the Great Palace of Constantine?

Istanbul is the largest city in Turkey while the hippodrome was an arena built by a Roman emperor who conquered ancient Constantinople in 203 CE. THE Hippodrome of Constantinople was an ancient arena ...