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
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After the conquest of Constantinople, Ottoman sultans began residing in the Eski Sarayi, current Istanbul University. Then they ordered the construction of Topkapi palace known, Heritage of UNESCO, who was replaced as host … Continue reading
A highly recommended post from our friend Miguel Angel Sotero describing a number of prominent mosques to visit in Istanbul.
With its 14 million inhabitants, Istanbul is a city of frantic activity and unbearable traffic.. Visitors may think that there is no place for a break in this megapolis, but Ulus Park is one of corners that retain … Continue reading