Completed in 1616 by the order of Sultan Ahmet I, Blue Mosque is the most central mosque in Istanbul built by the Ottomans. The Mosque isn’t called “Blue Mosque” in Turkish though, it is named “Sultan Ahmet Mosque“, named after Sultan Ahmet I, who gave the order.
Istiklal Avenue, or Istiklal Street, is Turkey’s biggest, longest, most well-known, and liveliest pedestrian avenue. It starts from the biggest city square in Istanbul, the…
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Many tourists ask me: “where are the colorful apartments” – That’s Fener Balat! Mostly known for its colorful apartments stacked next to each other on…
Historical Importance Completed in 1616 by the order of Sultan Ahmet I, Blue Mosque is the most central mosque in Istanbul built by the Ottomans. The Mosque…
Istiklal Avenue is the longest and most famous pedestrian avenue in Turkey. This street offers many activities to its visitors. Istiklal Avenue might be a…
Üsküdar is one of the most central districts on the Asian side of Istanbul, very easily accessible via ferry and subway from the European side…
Basilica Cistern is famous for being one of the most mysterious touristic destinations in Istanbul, and in all of Turkey. This curious underground cistern is…
Dolmabahce Palace is without a doubt amongst the most impressive historical sites in Istanbul. Built in 1856 as the new administrative headquarters and royal palace…
Hagia Sophia was the largest cathedral in the world for a thousand years. This incredible structure is also the symbol of the Conquest of Constantinople.…