Princes’ Islands are a group of 9 islands off the Asian coast of Istanbul. The names of the islands are Buyukada, Heybeliada, Burgazada, Kinaliada,…

Tekfur Palace is the only palace to survive from the Blaherne Palace complex in Istanbul. It is located in Edirnekapi…

The first city walls of Istanbul were built during 413-477 by the Byzantine Emperor Thedosius II. They extend 6-7 km….

Suleymaniye Mosque built on top of the third hill of historical Istanbul is one of the biggest mosques of the…

The Eyüp Sultan Mosque is located in the Eyüp district at the northern end of the Golden Horn. It is…

Located in Balat near the Golden Horn, built by Jews of Ohri (Macedonia) more than 550 years ago and recently…

This cross-shaped basilica is like few others in the world. Born of an early 19th-century period of architectural experimentation in…

The Church of Panagia Blachernai was a Byzantine church famous for its holy spring (hagiasma). It was located in the…

Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople, also known as St.George Church, is among the holiest Greek Ortodox churchs in the world with…

ISTANBUL CHORA MOSQUE, INDISPENSABLE TO THE WORLD OF PAINTING THE HOUSE OF WORLD-FAMOUS MOSAICS AND FRESCOES The Chora Mosque is…