Istanbul stories.

The Legend of the Tiled Kiosk

The story behind the origins, architecture, and evolution of the Tiled Kiosk, set within the outer walls of Topkapı Palace and dating…

History of the Çinili Mosque

Discover the 17th-century Çinili Mosque in Üsküdar, Istanbul, commissioned by Kösem Sultan and famed for its Kütahya tiles.

The Legend of Cité de Péra

The fascinating and mysterious story of Çiçek Pasajı in Istanbul, a historic arcade rising from the ashes of a grand fire.

The Legend of Çemberlitaş Hamam

The story of the Çemberlitaş Hamam, a historic bathhouse commissioned by Nurbanu Sultan along the ancient processional road of Istanbul.

Çamlıca TRT Television Tower

The history of the Çamlıca TRT Television Tower located on Büyük Çamlıca Hill in Üsküdar, Istanbul, owned by TRT, and demolished in…

Great Palace Mosaic Museum

Located at Arasta Bazaar near Sultanahmet Square in Istanbul, the Great Palace Mosaic Museum houses extensive Byzantine mosaics unearthed from the Great…

Aqueduct of Valens: Istanbul’s Historic Waterway

Discover the history, architecture, and enduring legacy of the Aqueduct of Valens, a monumental Roman water supply structure in Istanbul's Fatih district.

Bodrum Mosque: The Historic Myrelaion of Istanbul

Located near Laleli in Istanbul, Bodrum Mosque is a former Eastern Orthodox church known as Myrelaion, converted into a mosque during the…

The Legend of Beylerbeyi Palace

The legendary history and architecture of Beylerbeyi Palace, rising from the ashes of a cursed wooden summer residence in Istanbul.

The Legend of Bayezid Mosque

Discover the origins, architectural secrets, and centuries-old legacy of the Bayezid Mosque, built upon ancient Byzantine ruins in the heart of Istanbul.

Bet Israel Synagogue

Comprehensive information in Turkish and English regarding the Bet Israel Synagogue and details of its disambiguation.

The Legend of Bereketzade Ali Efendi

The legendary history of Bereketzade Ali Efendi Mosque, built in the 15th century beneath the Galata Tower.