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
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…
Maiden's Tower in Istanbul
For a long time, I've wanted to visit the territory of the Maiden's Tower in Istanbul, but it didn't work out: the landmark was closed for reconstruction for an…
Istanbul Rahmi M.Koç Museum. History
The Rahmi M. Koç Museum is situated on the northern shore of the Golden Horn bay in Istanbul. I would classify this exhibition area among the most fascinating non-…
Istanbul Rahmi M.Koç Museum. A walk through the grounds
Hi! Let's continue our virtual tour of the fascinating Rahmi M. Koç Museum in Istanbul. In the previous post, I mentioned how to get to this exhibition space and…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…