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Istanbul Events This Week

Istanbul's rich event calendar, stretching from music to theater and festivals, is waiting to be discovered this week. Do not miss these…

Istanbul’s prominent places and venues

Are you ready for a journey of discovery that brings together the past and the present in Istanbul's ancient streets and green…

The Legend of St. George’s Cathedral

Explore the legendary history, sacred relics, and spiritual significance of St. George's Cathedral, the seat of the Ecumenical Patriarchate in Istanbul's Fener…

Hagia Irene Church

Hagia Irene is the oldest known Byzantine church in Istanbul and the only one never converted into a mosque, currently operating as…

The Sanctuary of Thessaloniki: Church of St. Demetrius

Discover the history and architecture of the Church of Saint Demetrius in Thessaloniki, a vital Byzantine monument that also served as a…

The Legend of Atik Valide

Discover the legend of the Atik Valide Mosque and complex in Üsküdar, shaped by Mimar Sinan and empowered by Nurbanu Sultan.

Arap Mosque: Istanbul’s Gothic-Traced Historic Shrine

Located in the Galata neighborhood of Istanbul's Beyoğlu district, the Arap Mosque is the city's sole surviving pre-conquest Gothic church, later converted…

German Fountain

Located in Istanbul's Sultanahmet Square, the German Fountain is a neo-Byzantine monument gifted by Emperor Wilhelm II.

History of Alay Köşkü

Discover the history of the Procession Kiosk, built on the outer walls of Topkapı Palace, which now serves as a literature museum…

History and Architecture of Dolmabahçe Palace

Discover the history, architecture, and significance of Dolmabahçe Palace, the 19th-century imperial residence along the Bosporus in Istanbul.

The Legend of Hagia Sophia: Divine Wisdom and the Hanging Dome

Rising in the heart of Istanbul, Hagia Sophia captivates visitors for centuries with its architectural genius, tumultuous imperial history, and legends woven…

The Legend of Basilica Cistern

Discover the legend, architecture, history, and mysterious Medusa heads of Istanbul's magnificent underground Basilica Cistern.