Landmarks of Istanbul

I lived in Istanbul for several months and managed to visit a huge number of fascinating places. I'm sharing stories with you about museums, parks, secret locations, and mosques in this vast metropolis
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Rumeli Han: an underground tunnel in the center of Istanbul

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…
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The Museum of Modern Art 'Istanbul Modern'

This spring, in the Istanbul public space area, Galataport, about which I wrote not long ago, the Istanbul Modern Museum of Contemporary Art was opened. An…
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Yoros Castle in Istanbul

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…
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Emirgan Park in Istanbul

A few months ago, during the tulip blooming season, I visited the wonderful Emirgan Park in Istanbul. This enormous recreational area is located in the European…
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Galata Tower: Symbol of Ancient Istanbul

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…
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The Tomb of Joshua in Istanbul

During one of my many trips to the sights of Istanbul, my friends decided to show me an interesting and unusual place - the Tomb of Joshua. According to one of the…
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Prinkipo Greek Orphanage

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…
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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…
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Cable Cars of Istanbul

While exploring ancient Istanbul, tourists have a variety of transportation options to choose from. The city has a well-developed network of metros and trams,…
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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…
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Gülhane Park in Istanbul

Gülhane Park in Istanbul is in the heart of ancient Istanbul. I was here for the first time in August last year, but to be honest, I didn't really like this…
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Botanical Garden "Nezahat Gökyiğit" in Istanbul

Hi! Today I suggest taking a short trip to the Asian side of Istanbul to visit the large botanical garden "Nezahat Gökyiğit". This attraction can be considered a…

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