Galata Tower (Turkish: Galata Kulesi), also called Christea Turris (the “Tower of Christ” in Latin), is a medieval stone tower from the middle ages in the (Galata/Karaköy) quarter of Istanbul, Turkey, just to the north of the (Golden), Horn’s junction…
Istiklal Street or in Turkish (İstiklal Caddesi), in Greek (Μεγάλη Οδός του Πέραν), in Latin (Megali Odos tu Peran), in French (Grande Rue de Péra), and in English (Istiklal Street). This street is considered one of the oldest roads in…
No visit to Istanbul is complete without stopping by the atmospheric Spice Bazaar. On your way to Eminonu station by tram, you will encounter a Bazaar opposite the new mosque in Istanbul called the Egyptian Bazaar (Spice Bazaar), and it…
The Grand Bazaar or Grand Market (Turkish: Büyük Çarşı) or the Covered Bazaar (Turkish: Kapalıçarşı) in the Fatih district of Istanbul. It is one of the largest and oldest covered markets in the world, with 61 covered streets and over…
In the European section of Istanbul, we find the famous Sultan Ahmed district, which amaze you with its beauty since you get off the tram and watch the Byzantine character that characterizes this neighborhood. The Sultan district is the most tourist…
Hagia Sophia, Istanbul's historical masterpiece. The Hagia Sophia Museum contains many Islamic decorations, such as the word Allah (Allah, may His majesty be glorified, and the name of the Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him), and Christian icons above the…
Hagia Sophia: It means illuminated or “holy wisdom.” It was officially converted into the Holy Hagia Sophia Mosque, where before that, it was a church, an ancient place of worship in Istanbul. Built in 537 as the patriarchal cathedral of…
When you walk on the famous Istiklal Street in Istanbul, you will see many shopping malls, restaurants and cafes, but in the heart of this street in the Beyoglu district, the Church of St. Anthony of Padua stands out. This…
Turkey contains many types of building styles that are spread throughout the country, this diversity is bewildering, as it combines the white houses overlooking the Aegean coast, to the erect wooden houses found in the northeast. Not to mention the…
Imagination leads, as you enter a Shami restaurant in Istanbul, to the atmosphere of Damascus and the customs of its people. You cannot resist the morning table of the people of Levant, where the pleasant aroma and unique flavor combine! Imagine…
