Category: History
History of Best City in the World, Istanbul
Istanbul has been a unique city throughout the history with its seven hills, bosphorus and its natural harbour, Golden Horn. It has been the center…
Eyup Sultan Mosque and It’s Unique Story
Eyup Sultan Mosque is located in Eyup in Istanbul and sees the Bosphorus from the Haliç coast. This construct is not just a mosque, it…
Have You Seen the Historic Beyoglu Tunnel
The Karaköy Tunnel is the first metro of our tunnel country which connects Beyoğlu and Galata in Istanbul. The idea of opening a tunnel here was…
The 7 Hills of Istanbul
The definition of “7 hills of Istanbul” describes the seven hills that dominate the surrounding area, which is evident in the old city of Istanbul. It…
Pearl of Bosphorus: Ortakoy Mosque
The real name is Büyük Mecidiye Mosque and it is known as Ortakoy Mosque among the people. The mosque, built in Neo Baroque style, is…
Dolmabahce Palace: Ataturk’s House at His Last Years
From Beşiktaş to Kabataş, Dolmabahçe Palace on the shores of the Bosphorus is located on an area of 250 thousand square meters. This palace built…
Crosses of Sultanahmet Square
The relief crosses of the unknown beauty of Sultanahmet have never been written. When you go to Sultanahmet Square, we will examine the hidden crosses…
Topkapi Palace Museum 2
We continue to explain the Topkapı Palace. In our previous post we mentioned the history of the Topkapi Palace in the unique beauty. Let’s continue…
Topkapi Palace Museum 1
Topkapi Palace Museum, an indispensable part of Istanbul’s list of places to visit for tourists and architecture enthusiasts, has been wandering for centuries with its…
Little Hagia Sophia Mosque and St. Bacchus Church
Little Hagia Sophia Mosque, built in 527-536 as a church, is one of the important structures in Istanbul. The Little Hagia Sophia Mosque, which has…