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
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,…
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…
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…
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…
Yedikule Fortress in Istanbul
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…
Walls of Constantinople
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…
Non-touristic Istanbul. The Güzelce Kemeri Aqueduct
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…
Non-touristic Istanbul. The Mağlova Aqueduct (Mağlova Su Kemeri)
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…
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…
Galataport in Istanbul
A few years ago, a large modern public space called Galataport appeared on the European side of Istanbul, right on the shores of the Bosphorus. The area, which was…
Tekfur Palace. An ancient Byzantine residence in Istanbul
While strolling through ancient Istanbul, we repeatedly come across fascinating historical sites whose age can be counted in centuries and even millennia. This…
Palatium Magnaura. An underground palace in Istanbul
In the historical center of Istanbul, there is one very interesting place you can come across. At first glance, this restaurant is not different from hundreds of…