Architecture of Istanbul

Hi! Today awaits another story about one of the ancient fortresses of the amazing Istanbul. The fortification is called the Aydos Fortress. Not long ago, a large-…

In my travel articles, I have repeatedly mentioned trips to the Princes' Islands. This archipelago is one of the most popular recreational destinations for…

Undoubtedly, many of those who have been to the marvelous Istanbul have descended into the famous Basilica Cistern. Judging by the number of tourists in line to…

In the central part of the Bosphorus Strait, dividing Istanbul into the Asian and European sides, there is an interesting historical landmark - the Anatolian…

Hi! Today I would like to continue our exploration of Istanbul's underground spaces. We've already visited several underground cisterns and seen the ruins of an…

In the Asian part of Istanbul, not far from the Bosphorus Strait, lie the ruins of the ancient Yoros Castle. In our time, the remnants of this historic structure…

Looking at the maps of Constantinople, one can see that the territory of the modern metropolis was once limited to only two areas, divided by the Golden Horn. In…

Many tourists, when visiting Istanbul, take a trip to the Princes' Islands; this small archipelago is located about an hour's ride from the city's ports. Most…

When asked about a non-touristy attraction to visit in Istanbul, I immediately think of Yedikule Fortress. It is located not far from the city center and can be…

Hi! I continue to acquaint you with the history of ancient Istanbul. Last time, we visited the Yedikule Fortress often referred to as the Castle of the Seven…

If you have been to Istanbul, you are probably familiar with the interesting landmark of the city called the Aqueduct of Valens. This majestic structure reminds us…

Hi. Today I will continue my story about the ancient aqueduct system of Constantinople. In the previous article, we familiarized ourselves with the history of…