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
Istanbul has several iconic images. Next to Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque and Grand Bazaar, everyone recognizes silhouette leaning Ortakoy Mosque under the Bosphorus Bridge linking Europe with Asia. Built … Continue reading
Nobody could imagine that the son of a stonemason who learned the trade from his father in the year Cappadocia 1500 would become the greatest architect of the Ottoman Empire and one of the most influential … Continue reading
The crown princes of the Ottoman Empire were appointed governors of Manisa for their formation as future sultans. Thanks to this, the city has magnificent examples of Turkish architecture among which is the Muradiye mosque. It was designed by the … Continue reading
Hersekzade Ahmed Pasha was the Grand Vizier of Suleiman the Magnificent and wanted to give a new building to Edirne, favorite city of the Imperial Family. He commissioned Mimar Sinan teacher, the greatest of Ottoman architects, building … Continue reading
The Suleymaniye is a work that brings together all the elements to be exceptional. It is the largest mosque in Istanbul, was raised by the most important of the Ottoman sultans, the best architect built the Empire and is situated … 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
Edirne, Door Thrace, we offer a monumental historical center a few 225 Km Istanbul. Although we only go one day Edirne, you can visit a lot of places because of the closeness between them. One of the … Continue reading
In 1263 completed construction of the most beautiful Byzantine church that was built in the current Trabzon. Near the city center and in an elevated area from which you can admire the Black Sea coast, … Continue reading
Many tourists visit the most famous monuments in Istanbul and leave with an excellent overview of the architecture and landscapes of the city. However, the most conservative and traditional areas often remain outside the programs. The … Continue reading
