In the Ottoman Period, many Ottoman Sultans, to make their names memorable built mosques in their...

Before electric bulbs were introduced, oil candles were commonly used in the Ottoman times.

The Ancient Hippodrome from the Roman period had many monuments in its central axis. One of...

Ancient, beautiful, and huge — Istanbul is not a city you can come to grips with...

The Süleymaniye, more than a mosque, is an important historical symbol for the Turks. It unites...

Ancient, beautiful, and huge — Istanbul is not a city you can come to grips with...

Ancient, beautiful, and huge: Istanbul is not a city you can come to grips with in...

Archaeological Museums of Istanbul host a very large collection of sarcophagi. The word derives from Assos...

In 330 AD, Constantine I allowed Christianity to be practiced publicly, dedicated Constantinople as the capital...