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...

Jul 17, 2012

A new exhibition featuring Islamic themes has opened at the Dolmabahçe Art Gallery with 31 works from 26 artists in 17 countries. The “Mukaddes Yolculuk” (Sacred Journey) exhibition, which was opened July 13 by Saudi Arabian Education Minister Prince Faysal Bin Abdullah Bin Mohammed al-Saud, presents works interpreting the al-Aqsa Mosque, the Kaaba and...

Dec 27, 2011

Dolmabahce Palace known as “the Versailles of Istanbul” is an impressive European-style residence that was the centre of the Ottoman Empire for the last 60 years of its existence. Dolmabahce Palace (Dolmabahçe Sarayi) is situated on the shores of the Bosphorous Strait near Taksim, with its glorious façade facing out onto the river. Built between...

Mar 3, 2011

Many objects that were kept in the depots of Istanbul Palaces will be on display in Dolmabahce palace. In the new venue opened last week, visitors will be able to see objects including children’s dresses, writing tools, manuscripts, prayer rugs, gold-plated dinner sets and more. The museum is home to 43,000 artifacts dating back to the 19th century and...