Articles - İSTANBUL

NAMAZGÂH It is often said that for a Muslim, the whole world is a mosque since praying knows no boundaries. As long as the ground is clean, ritual prayers can happen anywhere. However, because communal worship holds a special place in Islam, specific..

PRINCES’ ISLANDS OF ISTANBUL             Princes’ Islands are nine small islands located in the Marmara Sea. Only four of them are inhabited and noteworthy to visit. The islands provide their visitors nice waters to swim and scenery to sightsee. You ..

Parks and Groves in Istanbul             Parks and groves are the perfect places to enjoy the greenery and get some air in a metropolis like Istanbul. Thankfully, Istanbul offers many beautiful parks and groves in which you can take some fresh air am..

CISTERNS IN ISTANBUL A cistern is an underground reservoir to store the rainwater with the purpose of providing freshwater to the city. Since Istanbul lacks freshwater supplies such as rivers, Byzantians relied on these cisterns to meet their needs a..

AN ISTANBUL ROUTEIstanbul is a magical city offering various experiences to its visitors. Those who want to explore this beautiful city have different route options to set off and end their sightseeing. In this article, we will suggest a possible rou..

THE HISTORICAL INNS AND BAZAARS OF ISTANBUL One of the most important points of Istanbul, which were trade centers in the past, were bazaars and inns. The bazaar and inn culture, which still continues to live today, retains its importance both as a t..

 OTTOMAN TRACES IN ISTANBUL - 4 – PALACES The Ottoman Empire ruled for more than 600 years, leaving behind a rich historical legacy enjoyed by many people today. One such example would be the Ottoman palaces, once inhabited by Sultans and their famil..

STREET FOOD IN ISTANBULÇiğ Köfte Let’s celebrate bulgur! We can confidently assert that Çiğköfte is the most popular street food in Turkey. Almost the entire country is obsessed with this dish made from bulgur (cracked wheat). The main ingredient nev..

ROMAN TRACES IN ISTANBUL-3   Stoudios Monastery   The Stoudios Monastery Church is the oldest surviving structure from the Byzantine period. It was built in 462 by a Roman aristocrat living in Constantinople. Located very close to the Golden Gate..

WHAT ARE THESE STRUCTURES THAT WE SEE ALMOST EVERYWHERE IN ISTANBUL?These structures, which we come across almost every step of the way along the historical peninsula of Istanbul, are known as sebils, kiosks with public fountains. The word “sebil” is..

OTTOMAN TRACES IN ISTANBUL  - 2 – HAMAMS Bathhouses have been built in different civilisations since the early days of human history. They became especially popular in the Roman world. Turks also gave considerable importance to bathhouses, known as “..

FOODS YOU SHOULD TRY IN ISTANBULBreakfastTurkish breakfast culture involves sampling from an extensive array of different flavours. This includes both salty food—like cheese of different kinds, and olives—and sweet food like honey and jam. Fresh cucu..

OTTOMAN TRACES IN ISTANBUL – 1 – FOUNTAINS An important part of Ottoman social and architectural history, fountains functioned as meeting places as well as water sources. The oldest water structures date back to Roman times. After the conquest of Ist..

ROMAN TRACES IN ISTANBUL-2   Istanbul has been the capital of two great empires, so it’s only natural that it has been the site of many historical masterpieces of architecture. One of these two great empires, the Roman Empire—which would later beco..

TRANSPORTATION IN ISTANBUL Istanbul is one of Turkey’s most visited cities, offering numerous historical and cultural sites as well as entertainment venues. Fortunately, visitors can benefit from a broad range of transportation options for travelling..

ROMAN TRACES IN ISTANBUL-1   Istanbul has been the capital city of two great empires, so naturally it is the site of many historical masterpieces. One of these two great empires, the Roman Empire—which would later become the Byzantine Empire after ..