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Hagia Irene Church is the first church built by the Byzantine Empire in Istanbul. This very special historical building, which is also the largest church in Istanbul, is visited by millions of tourists every year. Brick and stone were used in the construction of the church, which was the place where Orthodox worship for many years.
Hagia Irene Church is the first church built by the Byzantine Empire in Istanbul. This very special historical building, which is also the largest church in Istanbul, is visited by millions of tourists every year. Brick and stone were used in the construction of the church, which was the place where Orthodox worship for many years.
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Hagia Sophia is a domed basilica type building that combines the central plan in terms of architecture, and is considered an important turning point in the history of architecture with its dome passage and carrier system features. For Christians, it is a touristic and spiritual center of attraction, as well as being both a symbolic and an axis.
Hagia Sophia is a domed basilica type building that combines the central plan in terms of architecture, and is considered an important turning point in the history of architecture with its dome passage and carrier system features. For Christians, it is a touristic and spiritual center of attraction, as well as being both a symbolic and an axis.
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Dolmabahçe Palace has three floors and a symmetrical plan. The foundations of the palace were made of chestnut tree logs. In the middle of this seaside palace, surrounded by a well-kept and beautiful garden, is the ceremonial and ballroom, which is higher than the other sections. The large, 56-columned reception hall attracts the attention of visitors with its enormous 4.5-tonne British-made crystal chandelier illuminated by 750 lights.
Dolmabahçe Palace has three floors and a symmetrical plan. The foundations of the palace were made of chestnut tree logs. In the middle of this seaside palace, surrounded by a well-kept and beautiful garden, is the ceremonial and ballroom, which is higher than the other sections. The large, 56-columned reception hall attracts the attention of visitors with its enormous 4.5-tonne British-made crystal chandelier illuminated by 750 lights.
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This significant complex is home to 3 centers: the Archeology Museum, the Tiled Kiosk of Sultan Ahmet and the Museum of the Ancient Orient. They provide a rich collection of a long period of time.
This significant complex is home to 3 centers: the Archeology Museum, the Tiled Kiosk of Sultan Ahmet and the Museum of the Ancient Orient. They provide a rich collection of a long period of time.
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Rumeli Fortress, which was built in as little as four months directly opposite Anadolu Hisarı, covers an area of 30 decares and consists of three big towers and walls. The timber used in its construction was obtained from Izmit and Karadeniz Ereğli, the stones were obtained from different parts of Anatolia, and the spolies (reused stone pieces) were obtained from the ruined Byzantine structures in the surrounding area.
Rumeli Fortress, which was built in as little as four months directly opposite Anadolu Hisarı, covers an area of 30 decares and consists of three big towers and walls. The timber used in its construction was obtained from Izmit and Karadeniz Ereğli, the stones were obtained from different parts of Anatolia, and the spolies (reused stone pieces) were obtained from the ruined Byzantine structures in the surrounding area.
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Topkapi palace was the official residence of the Ottoman Sultans and the center of state administration about 380 years until the construction of Dolmabahce Palace in 1856 by Sultan Abdulmecit.
Topkapi palace was the official residence of the Ottoman Sultans and the center of state administration about 380 years until the construction of Dolmabahce Palace in 1856 by Sultan Abdulmecit.
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The Basilica Cistern is a closed water cistern built in 526-527 to meet the water needs of the city in Istanbul. It is in the Sogukcesme Street, southwest of Hagia Sophia. Due to the many marble columns rising from the water, it is called the Basilica Palace among the people.
The Basilica Cistern is a closed water cistern built in 526-527 to meet the water needs of the city in Istanbul. It is in the Sogukcesme Street, southwest of Hagia Sophia. Due to the many marble columns rising from the water, it is called the Basilica Palace among the people.