Sinan the Great – The best architect we ever had
In the annals of architectural history, few names shine as brightly as Mimar Sinan, the master architect of the Ottoman...
The Hippodrome of Constantinople
Visitors to Istanbul can experience the ancient Hippodrome with its monuments, like the Obelisk of Theodosius and the Serpent Column.
Chora Church or Mosque or Museum: Dazzling History
Among Istanbul's unique architectural jewels is the Chora Church (Kariye Museum), renowned for its exquisite Byzantine mosaics and frescoes.
The Turks Enter Anatolia (1016-1071)
The entry and subsequent settlement of the Seljuk Turks in Anatolia marked a profound shift in the region's history forever...
Byzantium – Last of the Romans
For lovers of history, the rise and fall of the Byzantines offer invaluable insights into the ebb and flow of...
Cats & Istanbul
Istanbul never ceases to surprise us, and one of the most unexpected things is the abundance of cats. Yes, cats....
It’s a church. It’s a mosque. It’s Hagia Sophia.
Hagia Sophia is not only a masterpiece of Byzantine engineering and art, but also a symbol of imperial power and...
Constantinople City Walls
Despite the destruction and violence that once surrounded Istanbul's walls, they still stand today as a symbol of resilience and...
The Oldest Temple In The World: Gobeklitepe
The oldest temple in the world is located in Turkey. It is 11.000 years old - that's 6 more than...
The Incredible Turk
Mustafa Kemal Atatürk was an Ottoman and Turkish army officer, revolutionary statesman, writer, and the first President of Turkey.
