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Sultanahmet Mosque (Blue Mosque)
This mosque was built by Sultan Ahmet I during 1609-1616 in the square carrying his name in İstanbul. The architect is Sedefhar Mehmet Ağa. It is the only mosque in Turkey with six minarets.
Continue reading...Caria (Kariye) Museum
1. January 2010
This is actually Kariye Mosque, once the 11th century church of St Saviour in Chora, is considered to be the most important Byzantine monument in İstanbul , after Aya Sofia.
Continue reading...Suleymaniye Mosque
1. December 2009
At one’s first glance there are two things that are particularly remarkable in the ancient monuments of the Ottomans: the choice of the site and the perfect unity of the whole.
Continue reading...Topkapı Palace
22. November 2009
One of the most astounding and popular places to visit in İstanbul is Topkapı Palace, the symbolic and political centre of the Ottoman Empire in between the 15th and 19th centuries.
Continue reading...Mağlova Aqueduct
20. November 2009
Mağlova Aqueduct was constructed by Architect Sinan in Istanbul between 1554-1562 over Alibey river valley. The repair of the aqueduct which was damaged in the flood in 1563 was completed in 1564.
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...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.
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3. January 2010
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