Archive | September, 2009
Istanbul’s Name is Photography
The Photograph Parade: Istanbul 2010” goes on with the exhibition “Istanbul’s Name is Photography” by Nevzat Çakır. The exhibition is opened with a cocktail party held at Fototrek Photograph Center on 3 October at 19:00 and can be visited until 30 October. Carried out as a project of Istanbul 2010 European Capital of Culture Agency [...]
Continue reading...Spoon Island – Kaşık Adası
27. September 2009
Kaşık Adası, is one of the nine islands constituting the Princes’ Islands in the Marmara Sea near Istanbul. It is located by the eastern part of Burgazada.
Continue reading...Esma Sultan Fountain
27. September 2009
The Esma Sultan Fountain and its namazgah (an open-air prayer terrace constructed for the use both of travellers on caravan routes and for visitors to the outskirts of cities) were built by Esma Sultan, a daughter of Sultan Ahmet III, in Kadırga Square in 1781.
Continue reading...Galata Bridge
22. September 2009
It has been known as the Cisr-i Cedid, or the New Bridge, and was constructed in 1845 by Valide Sultan, the mother of Sultan Abd-ul-Mejid I (1823-1861).
Continue reading...Aya Irini Church
21. September 2009
St. Irini – Aya Irini Museum is located in the first courtyard of Topkapi Palace as one of the most magnificent and greatest Byzantine churches along with St. Sophia (Aya Sofya).
Continue reading...Respect to Sinan
15. September 2009
In 1990, ÇEKÜL Foundation initiated a long term project named Respect to Sinan that aims to ensure respect and awareness of Mimar Sinan’s architectural heritage and to overcome chronic problems regarding the conservation of Sinan’s architectural heritage.
Continue reading...Burgazada
11. September 2009
Burgazada is the third largest of the Princes’ Islands in the Marmara Sea near Istanbul. It has a round shape and both the width and length of the island are approximately 2 kilometers.
Continue reading...Tiled Pavilion
9. September 2009
This is the striking two-storied, building opposite the Archeological Museum. It is actually the first pavilion of the Topkapı Palace and was built by Mehmet the Conqueror.
Continue reading...Feriye Lokantası
5. September 2009
Feriye Lokantası is situated at one of the loveliest spots on the Istanbul Bosphorus. You will have opportunity to eat with a view of Ortaköy and Bosphorus.
Continue reading...Horse Riding in Istanbul
5. September 2009
You can visit these sites for getting more info about riding in İstanbul..
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27. September 2009
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