The favorite heir of Suleiman the Magnificent died when she was twenty-two. Prince Mehmed returned victorious from a campaign in Hungary when he died in suspicious circumstances clarified. Suleiman mourned his loss for forty days and then ordered the great architect … Continue reading
The most visited place in Istanbul is not a mosque or a magnificent historic palace overlooking the Bosphorus. The Grand Bazaar receives between 250.000 and 400.000 people a day and is among the main attractions of the world. But we should not think that … Continue reading
There could not be a Roman city without hippodrome and that which became the capital of the empire in place of Rome had one that truly honored its greatness. Currently it is the square of … Continue reading
Although many visitors to the city pass in front of it when they visit the Spice Bazaar and the Galata Bridge, there are some that the most superb collection of Iznik tiles are lost there in Istanbul. Si hemos … Continue reading
A highly recommended post from our friend Miguel Angel Sotero describing a number of prominent mosques to visit in Istanbul.
The last great mosque of the classical period Ottoman born with two major controversies. The Sultan had not won a major battle that deserved to be commemorated with a new mosque and this was not merely symbolic problem. In the absence … Continue reading
Istanbul is a fascinating city whose cultural wealth, the architectural landscaping never just To know. Unfortunately, when traveling with children, they do not find it as exciting and you have to find time for the little ones can also enjoy. Miniaturk is one … Continue reading
