RSS FeedARCHAELOGICAL MUSEUM
The Archrological Museum, the jewel of the city with antiquities collected
from all over the country and stored in one building, was constructed
between the years 1891-1908 by the architect, Valaury. It is one of the most
important arceological museums in the world and it was Turkey’s first museum,.
Before its opening all valuble antiquities were brought to Istanbul and
exhibited in the church of Hagia Eirene.
from all over the country and stored in one building, was constructed
between the years 1891-1908 by the architect, Valaury. It is one of the most
important arceological museums in the world and it was Turkey’s first museum,.
Before its opening all valuble antiquities were brought to Istanbul and
exhibited in the church of Hagia Eirene.
BEYLERBEYI PALACE
Beylerbeyi Palace on the Asiatic shore was built by Abdulaziz between the
years 1861-1865. The architect was Sarkis Balyan, one member of the famous
Balyan family, which gave nine reputed palaces to The Ottoman Empire over
nearly a century.
years 1861-1865. The architect was Sarkis Balyan, one member of the famous
Balyan family, which gave nine reputed palaces to The Ottoman Empire over
nearly a century.
BLUE MOSQUE (SULTAN AHMET MOSQUE)
Sultan ahmet Mosque,which was constructed by the 14th Ottoman Sultan Ahmet
I,who ruled between the years of 1603-1617,is the greatest and most splendid
mosque of Istanbul.
I,who ruled between the years of 1603-1617,is the greatest and most splendid
mosque of Istanbul.
CAMLICA HILL
The great Camlica Hill stands about four kilometers east of Uskudar and can
be reached by car. It is the taller of the twin peaks of Mount Bulgurlu, the
highest point in the vicinity of Istanbul, 267 meters above sea level. It
has a small teahouse in the midst of the pine grove which gives the peak its
name.
be reached by car. It is the taller of the twin peaks of Mount Bulgurlu, the
highest point in the vicinity of Istanbul, 267 meters above sea level. It
has a small teahouse in the midst of the pine grove which gives the peak its
name.
CIRAGAN PALACE
The most picturesque spots along the Bosphorus , the area where C?ragan
Palace Hotel Kempinski Istanbul now stands was known, in the 17th century,
as Kazancioglu Garden.
Palace Hotel Kempinski Istanbul now stands was known, in the 17th century,
as Kazancioglu Garden.
DOLMABAHCE PALACE
This beautiful Ottoman Palace, magnificently situated at the European side
of the Bosphorus strait, was built by the son of Mahmut II, Sultan
Abdulmecit 1839-1861, who ascended the throne at the age 16. His decision to
have a new fashionable residence similar to European palaces started the
construction of the Dolmabahce Palace in 1843.
of the Bosphorus strait, was built by the son of Mahmut II, Sultan
Abdulmecit 1839-1861, who ascended the throne at the age 16. His decision to
have a new fashionable residence similar to European palaces started the
construction of the Dolmabahce Palace in 1843.
EGYPTIAN (SPICE) BAZAAR
It was built in 1660 by the architect Kasim Aga for the mother of Sultan
Murat IV, Hatice Turhan Sultan. The Egyptian Bazaar is Istanbul’s second
covered bazaar.
Murat IV, Hatice Turhan Sultan. The Egyptian Bazaar is Istanbul’s second
covered bazaar.
FATIH MOSQUE
This was the first Turkish mosque built after the conquest. The main
building was completed in seven years (1463-1470). The architect Atic Sinan
built the largest kulliye in Ottoman Art History.
building was completed in seven years (1463-1470). The architect Atic Sinan
built the largest kulliye in Ottoman Art History.
GRAND BAZAAR
The Grand Bazaar, is probably the largest market of its kind in the world,
It was originally founded by Mehmet II in 1461.The bazaar was enlarged
during the reign of Suleyman I in 1701.A small city in itself.
It was originally founded by Mehmet II in 1461.The bazaar was enlarged
during the reign of Suleyman I in 1701.A small city in itself.
HAGIA SOPHIA
Hagia Sophia is the most renowned Byzantine cathedral and the best known
Christian church in Istanbul. The church of the Divine Wisdom, the first
church of Hagia Sophia was planned by Constant?ne the Great, but it was
built by his son and heir, Constantius .
Christian church in Istanbul. The church of the Divine Wisdom, the first
church of Hagia Sophia was planned by Constant?ne the Great, but it was
built by his son and heir, Constantius .
HIPPODROME (The Sultan Ahmet Square)
Hippodrome was built by the Roman Emperor Septimius Severus in 203 A.D. The
hippodrome was a stadium which served as a meeting place for the politicians,
for chariot races, wrestling, boxing, and other athletic activities that
took place.
hippodrome was a stadium which served as a meeting place for the politicians,
for chariot races, wrestling, boxing, and other athletic activities that
took place.
ISTANBUL
The most important reason why Istanbul has developed as a world metropolis
is the geopolitical location of the city.
is the geopolitical location of the city.
KARIYE (CHORA) MUSEUM
The Church of the Holy Savior of Chora, called in Turkish, Kariye Camii, is,
after Hagia Sophia, the most interesting Byzantine church in the city. Not
so much for the building itself, pretty as it is, but because of the superb
series of mosaics and frescoes which it preserves and which have been
magnificently restored and cleaned by the Byzantine Institute of America.
after Hagia Sophia, the most interesting Byzantine church in the city. Not
so much for the building itself, pretty as it is, but because of the superb
series of mosaics and frescoes which it preserves and which have been
magnificently restored and cleaned by the Byzantine Institute of America.
KUMKAPI FISH RESTAURANTS
If you would like to eat fish, Kumkapi is the right place to go.. Even if
you dont eat there, just have a visit there at night. it is a real authentic
place, where you should see..
you dont eat there, just have a visit there at night. it is a real authentic
place, where you should see..
MOSAIC MUSEUM
Excavations which began in 1935 by Prof. Baxter. The fragments of the mosaic
pavements which we will see were once part of the Great palace.
pavements which we will see were once part of the Great palace.
PRINCES ISLANDS
The most famous of all the beauty spots in the suburbs of Istanbul are the
Princes Islands, the little suburban archipelago just off the Asia coast of
the Marmara. The isles are about an hour’s sail by ferry from Sirkeci. It is
only in the last hundred years or so that the Princes Islands have become
fashionable as resorts and places to bathe and picnic.
Princes Islands, the little suburban archipelago just off the Asia coast of
the Marmara. The isles are about an hour’s sail by ferry from Sirkeci. It is
only in the last hundred years or so that the Princes Islands have become
fashionable as resorts and places to bathe and picnic.
RUMELI FORTRESS
The great fortress of Rumeli Hisar, built by Sultan Mehmet II in the year
1452, is located immediately opposite Anadolu Hirasi, which was built by
Yildirim Beyazit I sixty years earlier.
1452, is located immediately opposite Anadolu Hirasi, which was built by
Yildirim Beyazit I sixty years earlier.
THE BOSPHORUS
Through the city’s heart runs the sea channel called the Bosphorus which
separates Europe and Asia.
separates Europe and Asia.
TOPKAPI PALACE
Topkapi Palace which was built by Mehmet The Conqueror between the years
1462 and 1478 was constructed at Seraglio Point surrounded by the Sea of
Marmara, the Golden Horn and the Bosphorus .
1462 and 1478 was constructed at Seraglio Point surrounded by the Sea of
Marmara, the Golden Horn and the Bosphorus .
TURKISH AND ISLAMIC ART MUSEUM
The Palace of Ibrahim Pasa, the grandest private residence ever built in the
Ottoman Empire was completed in 1524. Ibrahim was appointed grand Vezir and
the following year he married Suleyman’s sister, Hatice. Unlike many palaces
of the period, it was constricted in stone.
Ottoman Empire was completed in 1524. Ibrahim was appointed grand Vezir and
the following year he married Suleyman’s sister, Hatice. Unlike many palaces
of the period, it was constricted in stone.
UNDERGROUND CISTERN
The structure was known in Byzantium as the basilica Cistern, Justinian was
the founder of the largest underground cistern, built after the Nika Revolt
in 532.
the founder of the largest underground cistern, built after the Nika Revolt
in 532.
