Archive | February, 2009
Haydarpaşa Hemdat Israel Synagogue
Located at a close distance to Haydarpaşa Train Station,and derived its name from its story of foundation, the synagogue was put into service in Sept.3, 1989.
Continue reading...Haydarpaşa – Haidar Pasha
26. February 2009
Haydarpaşa is a neighborhood within the Üsküdar district on the Asian part of Istanbul, Turkey. The place, on the coast of Sea of Marmara, borders to Harem in the northwest and Kadıköy in the southeast.
Continue reading...Hotel Legend
25. February 2009
An Old Ottoman House of the 19th Century has been restored into a Special Class hotel. The hotel has modern and comfortable rooms furnished similar to the old Ottoman houses.
Continue reading...The Museum of Turkish and Islamic Arts
20. February 2009
Since 1983, the museum has occupied the 16th century building situated along the western side of Sultanahmet Square (the Hippodrome).
Continue reading...Millet (National) Library
19. February 2009
According to the epitaph [kitabe] and foundation charter [vakfiye], the library was built by Seyhulislam Seyyid Feyzullah Efendi in 1112 Hijri (1700-1701 Gregorian). Because its structure was ruined in the early 20th century, the municipality considered completely destroying it and build a car park in its place. However, with the initiatives of the İstanbul Muhibleri [...]
Continue reading...Covered Bazaar (Kapalı Çarşı)
18. February 2009
It is the oldest and biggest closed bazaar in the world, also known as the Grand Bazaar, has around 4000 shops and over 60 alleyway, covering a huge labyrinth in the city centre.
Continue reading...Naval Museum
17. February 2009
The grand imperial caiques used by the sultans to cross the İstanbul strait are among the many many other interesting exhibits of Ottoman naval history that can be seen at the Naval Museum located in the Besiktas district.
Continue reading...Best Western Acropol Hotel
15. February 2009
Best Western Acropol Hotel Istanbul was reconstructed in the style of a 19th Century Ottoman Mansion with 30 unique guest rooms including 7 Suites.
Continue reading...Golden Horn
10. February 2009
This horn-shaped estuary divides European İstanbul. One of the best natural harbours in the world, it was once the centre for the Byzantine and Ottoman navies and commercial shipping interests
Continue reading...BW Premier Regency Suites & Spa
3. February 2009
This five-storey hotel, built in contemporary style, is set in the centre of old city Istanbul, 200 meters from the historical places
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26. February 2009
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