Dec 30, 2011

The Sultan Ahmed 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...

Dec 29, 2011

The Hagia Sophia in Istanbul or Ayasofya as it is known in Turkish is a former patriarchal basilica, later transformed in to a mosque and today a museum in Istanbul. Its Famous in particular for its massive dome, it is considered the epitome of Byzantine architecture. It was the largest cathedral in the world for nearly a thousand years until 1520. For almost...

Dec 28, 2011

The Topkapı Palace museum known as Topkapi Palace or in Turkish Topkapı Sarayı is a palace in Istanbul, which was the official and primary residence in the city of the Ottoman Sultans, from 1465 to 1853. At the height of its existence as a royal residence, the palace was home to as many as 4,000 people. The palace was a setting for state occasions and royal...

Apr 3, 2010

Borusan music and art house in Istanbul is located in the historic neighborhood of Beyoglu. The Art Center is a multi-purpose space for exhibitions, events, rehearsals and various other cultural training programs. Located in a newly restored six-story historic building designed by a French architect and built in 1875, and redesigned by GAD architects. The music...

May 15, 2009

The Kariye Museum in Istanbul, Turkey is listed among the top 30 must-see museums in the world. A recent article includes the Kariye Museum in Istanbul among the top 30 must-see museums in the world. Patricia Schultz, author of the book, “1,000 Places to See Before You Die.” ranks The Kariye Museum in Istanbul alongside such internationally...