Istanbul
Istanbul uniquely spans Europe and Asia, blending cultures and histories. Its mosques, bazaars, and skyline are iconic. It’s a crossroads of civilizations.
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Basilica Cistern
As you descend beneath the streets of Istanbul, you enter the vast, shadowed chamber of the Basilica Cistern-a place where rows of ancient columns stretch endlessly into the dim l…
Adile Sultan Palace
Adile Sultan Palace, located in the picturesque Kandilli neighborhood of Istanbul, is a former royal residence of Ottoman princess Adile Sultan. Built in 1861 by the renowned arch…
Arif Sarıca Mansion
The Arif Sarıca Mansion, built in 1903, is an exquisite example of Ottoman architecture located in the Moda quarter of Kadıköy, Istanbul. Originally designed as an apartment build…
Beyazıt massacre
The Beyazıt massacre or 16 March massacre of 16 March 1978 was the massacre of students at Istanbul University, in which 7 died and 41 were injured in a bomb-and gun attack. The h…
Beylerbeyi Palace
Beylerbeyi Palace is a stunning 19th-century Ottoman palace located in Istanbul's Üsküdar district, on the Asian side of the Bosporus. Commissioned by Sultan Abdulaziz and complet…
Bulgur Palas
Bulgur Palas, formerly known as the Bolulu Habip Bey Mansion, is a historical mansion in Istanbul, Turkey, located on Kocamustafapaşa Hill. Originally commissioned in the early 20…
Büyük Yeni Han
The Büyük Yeni Han is a historic caravanserai located in Istanbul, Turkey, founded by Sultan Mustafa III and completed in 1764. As the second largest han in the city, it played a…
Cantemir Palace in Istanbul
The Palace of Dimitrie Cantemir, located in Istanbul near the Ortaköy Mosque, was once the residence of the Moldavian Prince Dimitrie Cantemir. Built in the late 17th century, the…
CBRT Tower
The CBRT Tower, or Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey Tower, is a striking supertall skyscraper located in the Finanskent district of Istanbul, Turkey. Standing at 354 meters…
Çiftçi Towers
Çiftçi Towers is an impressive mixed-use complex featuring two 194-meter tall skyscrapers in Istanbul's Gayrettepe neighborhood. Designed by renowned architect John McAslan, these…
Darüşşafaka High School
Darüşşafaka High School, established in 1863 in Maslak, Istanbul, is a prestigious boarding school that offers a fully-funded nine-year education to students who have lost one or…
Davutpaşa Barracks
Davutpaşa Barracks, constructed in the 1800s, are located in the Esenler district of Istanbul. Originally serving as Ottoman Army barracks, they played significant roles during hi…
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