
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
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
Hagia Sophia means Holy Wisdom in Greek and is the name of the largest Christian church that existed until the construction of the Cathedral of Seville thousand years later. Its magnificent dome remains one of the world's largest and, since … 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
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
Turkish handicrafts art is varied and has traditions that date back to ancient times. Sultan's ring and Harem's ring are among the best known pieces worldwide. These two designs are craftsmen … Continue reading