Metropolis on Two Continents

New tourism campaign to promote Istanbul

New tourism campaign to promote Istanbul

May 18, 2013

New visual materials used by the Culture and Tourism Ministry to promote Turkey abroad invite foreign travelers to experience the rich culture, history and nature of Anatolia. This year, 25 posters, featuring photographs and words, have been prepared for Turkey’s promotion. Destinations like Istanbul, Antalya, Muğla, Cappadocia and Mount Nemrut are promoted...

Top 10 Most Amazing Attractions in Istanbul

Top 10 Most Amazing Attractions in Istanbul

May 11, 2013

Istanbul’s many attractions include towering minarets and exotic monuments of the Byzantine and Ottoman empires. Below are Istanbul’s most amazing attractions to visit. Turkey’s biggest metropolis has recently been voted the European Best Destination to visit. With a city as rich in history, it should come as no surprise that some of its most...

Sultanahmed Blue Mosque

Sultanahmed Blue Mosque

Dec 30, 2011

The Sultanahmed Mosque has become one of the most popular tourist attractions in Istanbul. It is the national mosque of Turkey and is one of several mosques known as the Blue Mosque for the blue tiles adorning the walls of its interior. The Blue Mosque, while it may appear to be called that because of having a slight blue tinge to its outside, is actually called...