Istanbul
Maiden's Tower
The Maiden's Tower was built by the Greeks in the 5th century BC, near the Üsküdar Salacak coast of the Bosphorus. It is the only architectural work from the Roman Empire in Üsküdar. It has been used for different purposes throughout history and many rumo...
İstanbul Rumeli Fortress
Hisarlar Museum; Rumelihisarı is connected to the Fatih municipality and is under the Garipçe Castle Directorate. Prominent among them is Rumelihisarı. Covering an area of 30 decares in Sarıyer, Hisar also gives its name to its location. It was built by...
Anatolian Fortress
Anadolu Hisarı is located in the Anadoluhisarı district of Istanbul, where the Göksu Stream empties into the Bosphorus. Anadolu Fortress was built by Yıldırım Beyazıt in 1395, on an area of 7,000 square meters, at a distance of 660 meters, the narrowest p...
İstanbul Grand Bazaar
In the past, the sense of trust in the shopkeepers caused the people's money to be given to them and run like a bank. Today, shops on many streets have undergone a change in function. Occupational groups such as quilt makers, slippers and fez makers remai...
Istanbul History and Places to Visit
Istanbul, one of the rare cities on Earth exuding history and serving as a meeting point for cultures, has hosted different civilizations over the centuries. Rising in breathtaking beauty on the shores of the Bosphorus, this city holds a unique geographic...
Basilica Cistern
Basilica Cistern Located on the European side of Istanbul, it is the city's largest indoor cistern. It is entered from a small building to the southwest of the Hagia Sophia building. The ceiling of the place, which has the appearance of a column forest, i...
Yedikule Dungeons
Yedikule was actually built not to create a dungeon like its name, but to welcome the kings who came to Byzantium and the members of foreign palaces in a magnificent way. According to the researches of the Turkish Historical Society and the historical dat...
Hagia Sophia
Hagia Sophia, one of the symbols of Istanbul, is a unique structure known worldwide for its historical and architectural significance. Used for various purposes over thousands of years, Hagia Sophia stands as a monument shaping the silhouette of Istanbul...
Sultan Ahmet Mosque
If you ask what is the most famous mosque in Istanbul, you will get the answer of the Blue Mosque from many people. Known by the whole world as the Blue Mosque, the Blue Mosque is famous for its 6 minarets and the blue Iznik tiles that adorn its interior....
Yoros Castle
Yoros Castle, located at the top of Anadolu Kavağı, the green face of Istanbul and the point opening to the Black Sea, is the only Byzantine castle in Istanbul. Yoros Castle, commonly known as the Genoese Castle, was built in the 13th and 14th centuries....
Eminonu Mosque
In 1597, Sultan III. It started with the order of Murat's wife Safiye Sultan, but in 1665, the sultan of the time IV. It was completed with the donations of Mehmet's mother, Turhan Hatice Sultan. In fact, the 400-year-old mosque was named New Mosque” beca...
Topkapi palace
The Ottoman Empire is one of the empires that reached the largest borders in the world and maintained its dominance for centuries. Topkapı Palace, where this deep-rooted history and magnificent structure was ruled for 400 years and where the sultans and t...
Kucuksu Pavilion
The settlement history of the region where Küçüksu Pavilion is located, located in the area between Küçüksu and Göksu Streams on the Bosphorus, dates back to the Byzantine period. Küçüksu and its surroundings, which was one of the private gardens of the s...
Traces of the Past İstanbul
Istanbul, with its historical, cultural riches, and unique geography, stands out as a prominent city on the world stage. It is one of the most populous and significant cities in Turkey, situated across both the continents of Asia and Europe, making it uni...
Galata Tower
The tower was built in a masonry rubble stone mesh system. The exterior is stone masonry. The 16-line eulogy in the inscription at the entrance II. Due to the restoration made during the reign of Mahmut II. It's for Mahmut. The round arched window above t...
The Enigmatic World of Istanbul
İstanbul is a city known worldwide for its rich history, magnificent architecture, and delicious cuisine. However, within this enchanting city, there are still undiscovered places and unknown historical stories. Here are some hints about the mysterious wo...
Cemberlitas
Çemberlitaş is a district in Fatih district on the European side of Istanbul. Although its exact boundaries cannot be drawn since it is a district, it can be said that it covers a part of Mollafenari, Binbirdirek and Eminsinan districts administratively....
Kuleli Military High School
Kuleli Military High School is a military school located on the shores of Üsküdar Çengelköy Strait. The aim of the school is to train current officers for the Turkish Armed Forces and students who will be a resource for the Turkish Military Academy. Kulel...
Bozdogan Aqueduct
Also known as belt. It is located in the Saraçhane region within the borders of Fatih district. Bozdoğan Aqueduct is part of a water transport system that is around 250 kilometers in length. The Valentin Aqueduct, one of the largest water canal facilities...
