The German fountain Istanbul is one of the most famous tourist places in Istanbul and one of the tourist attractions in Istanbul and its fame is due to being a gift from the German Emperor Wilhelm II to the Ottoman Sultan Abdul Hamid II, so the fountain attracts a large number of tourists and local residents throughout the year and is one of the most beautiful tourist destinations in Turkey As a whole.
The fountain was originally built in Germany and was moved piece by piece and then assembled at its current location more than a century ago, located to the far north of the old horse racing field in the famous Sultan Ahmed Square, and during the coming lines we will get to know together the best activities that you can do at the fountain.
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The most important activities when visiting the German fountain in Istanbul
• The best thing to do when arriving at the desired fountain site is to enjoy watching its exterior design. The rounded dome of the fountain was built in a modern Byzantine style, carried by eight impressive marble columns.
• Enjoy watching the fountain from the inside, as it is not quite the outside! The most important characteristic of the interior of the fountain is that it was built of pure golden mosaics.
• After your tour ends at this magnificent golden fountain, you can enjoy wandering in the Sultan Ahmed area and visit the Sultan Ahmed Mosque facing the fountain, which is the most famous and beautiful mosque in Istanbul in terms of architecture, in addition to many other places such as Hagia Sophia
• Never leave the place to, and you have taken an appropriate number of memorial photos next to all these rich historical monuments.
Hotels near German Fountain
Sultan Ahmed Hotel is one of the best hotels in Sultanahmet, 180 meters from the German Fountain in Istanbul
Summary of Arab visitor ratings
Sultan Ahmed Hotel has received good ratings for staff, services, cleanliness, and excellent ratings in terms of location.
Some indicated that there is no elevator, and the size of the rooms is narrow.
Arcadia Hotel Istanbul is one of the best 4-star Istanbul hotels in Sultanahmet, 400 meters from the fountain.
Summary of Arab visitor ratings
The hotel has received great reviews about the location, cleanliness, view, staff, services.
The food items for breakfast were few and not varied.
German fountain site in Istanbul