Mosques and temples of Istanbul
Istanbul is a vast multicultural city where the cultures of many nations come together. It's not surprising that the city's religious structures are remarkably diverse
Süleymaniye Mosque in Istanbul. The history of construction
During my numerous walks through Istanbul, I visited many mosques. Some of them are vast complexes with underground spaces and viewing platforms, while others are…
Süleymaniye Mosque in Istanbul. A Stroll Through the Complex
Hi! Once again we embark on a journey to Istanbul to explore the remarkable architectural monuments of this ancient city. Last time, I shared the history of the…
Monastery of the Pantokrator (Zeyrek Mosque)
In Istanbul, you can find numerous ancient Byzantine architectural landmarks that were converted into mosques after the conquest of Constantinople. Today, I would…
Little Hagia Sophia in Istanbul
I'm sure that the architectural gem of Istanbul, like the Hagia Sophia Mosque (Küçük Ayasofya Camii), is familiar even to those who have only heard of this Turkish…
Church of the Holy Trinity (Hagia Trias) in Istanbul
Hi! Today I suggest we continue our acquaintance with the iconic buildings of ancient Istanbul. This time we will look at the Greek Orthodox Church of the Holy…
Çamlıca Mosque in Istanbul. How to get there, history, photos
The Asian side of Istanbul is not the most attractive part of the city for tourists. There are no popular historical sights or exciting walking routes here.…
Church of St Stephen of Bulgars
During one of my walks around the fairy-tale city of Istanbul, I noticed an unusual building on the shore of the Golden Horn Bay. After looking up information, I…
Marmara University Faculty of Theology Mosque
There are countless mosques located on the territory of Istanbul, Turkey. Some of them were built hundreds of years ago, while others appeared only recently. I…
Hagia Irene
Not far from the most famous landmark of Istanbul, Hagia Sophia, there is another ancient religious building, it is called the Church of Hagia Irene. Despite the…
St Antony`s Cathedral in Istanbul
Istiklal pedestrian street is often referred to as the most famous tourist attraction in the vast Istanbul. Despite the recent tragic events associated with the…
Hagia Sophia: one of the most famous buildings in the world
Four years ago, I went on a trip to beautiful Istanbul. One of the first sights I visited that time was stunning Hagia Sophia, also called Church of the Holy…