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…
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…
