Archive | August, 2009
Historical Galatasaray Bath
Galatasaray Hamam, is in the buildings of Galatasaray Mosque – (Kulliye), It was originally built, together with the kulliye itself during the regin on Beyazit II.
Continue reading...Istanbul Europa Race
27. August 2009
The Istanbul Europa Race, in the prestigious IMOCA class, is the latest great sailing race in the yachting calendar. Its long course through Europe is to make it a major sporting event from its very first edition.
Continue reading...Heybeliada
26. August 2009
Heybeliada or Heybeli Ada is the second largest of the Princes’ Islands in the Sea of Marmara, near Istanbul. It is officially a neighborhood in the Adalar district of Istanbul, Turkey.
Continue reading...Neve Shalom Synagogue
23. August 2009
Called the “Oasis of Peace” or the “Valley of Peace,” the Neve Shalom Synagogue is located on Büyük Hendek Street in the Galata Kuledibi district of Istanbul.
Continue reading...Hagia Sophia (Ayasofya) Museum
22. August 2009
Ayasofya was built, for nearly a thousand years ago, is the largest enclosed space in the world, and still seen as one of the world’s most important architectural monuments. It is one of Turkey’s most popular attractions, drawn by the sheer spectacle of its size, architecture, mosaics and art.
Continue reading...Köprülü Library
19. August 2009
Located on Divanyolu Street across from the Tomb of Sultan Mahmut II in the Eminönü District of Istanbul, the Köprülü Library was built by Fazil Ahmet Pasha (1635 – 1676), the son of Sadrazam [Grand Vizier] Koprulu Mehmet Pasha, on the last wish of his father
Continue reading...İstanbul Museum Of Modern Art
17. August 2009
As part of its commitment to sharing Turkey’s artistic creativity with wide audiences and promoting its cultural identity on the international art scene, the İstanbul Museum of Modern Art hosts a number of interdisciplinary activities.
Continue reading...Historical Cağaloğlu Bath
16. August 2009
This historical bath located in the Cağaloğlu neighborhood near the Underground Cistern. Essentially, the bath consists of two sections, a men’s section and ladies’ section.
Continue reading...Golf in Istanbul
12. August 2009
Golf is not a very popular sport in Turkey but lately it’s growing amongst over mid-class people. Like in many European countries, also in Turkey usually whealty individuals play golf, therefore it’s seen as a sport for the rich.
Continue reading...Şile
6. August 2009
A pleasant, small holiday town, Şile lies 50km from Üsküdar on the Black Sea coast and some people even live there and commute into İstanbul.
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29. August 2009
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