Tag: HISTORY
Galata Tower (2023 Master Guide with Tickets & Insider Advice)
Galata Tower, topped with a distinctive witch's-hat roof, is one of the most impressive and popular landmarks in Istanbul. Dating back to 14th century,...
Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque: Ayasofya 2023 Guide, Visiting Tips
Hagia Sophia (Ayasofya in Turkish) can be considered as the best and the most visited sights in Istanbul together with the neighboring Topkapi Palace....
Basilica Cistern Museum: 2023 Tickets with Visiting Tips
The Basilica Cistern ("Yerebatan" in Turkish, which means "sinking to the ground"), serving a museum now, is one of the most impressive and mystical...
Sultanahmet Square (Hippodrome) (Top Things to Do & See)
The Sultanahmet Square, also known as Hippodrome and surrounded by the famous Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia Museum and Museum of Turkish and Islamic Arts,...
Top 15 Most Visited Museums in Istanbul (2023 Insider Guide)
Istanbul can be considered as one of the best cities in the world by means of history, culture and art. Istanbul hosts more than...
General information about Istanbul – Getting to Know Istanbul in a nutshell
Augusta, Antonina, Nova Roma, Byzantion, Byzantium, Constantinople and finally Istanbul… These exciting names reminds the mysterious and enchanting past of the city. Istanbul can be...
