Category: Historic Sites

The Suleymaniye Mosque

The Suleymaniye Mosque

The most important feature of Suleymaniye Mosque is its acoustics. The great master Mimar Sinan worked very hard for this glass to be perfect between 1550 and 1557 and to be heard from all corners

Eyüp Sultan Mosque

Eyüp Sultan Mosque

Eyüp Sultan Mosque is located in Eyüp district. This Mosque is named Hz. Muhammad's close friend Abu Ayyub al-Ensari. During the Umayyad period, mosques and other structures were built along with the tomb at the

Ephesus Antique City

Ephesus Antique City

Ephesus was an ancient Greek city located on the western bank of Anatolia, within the boundaries of the Seljuk county of today's Izmir province and later an important Roman city. In the classical Greek period

Beylerbeyi Palace

Beylerbeyi Palace

Beylerbeyi Palace is an Ottoman palace located in the Beylerbeyi district of Istanbul, near Anatolia, and dating back to the 19th century. The palace by the sea, the area called "Istavroz Bahçesi" II. The last

Anıtkabir and Unknown Features

Anıtkabir and Unknown Features

When Mustafa Kemal Ataturk died in Istanbul on November 10, 1938, the funeral was taken to Ankara, but temporarily he was admitted to the Ankara Ethnography Museum. An international project competition opened for a grave

Çıragan Palace

Çıragan Palace

The Çırağan Palace, known as the Kazancıoğlu gardens in the 17th century, is named for its torch festivals called Çırağan festivals. In the Çırağan Palace you can find the richest examples of stone workmanship. In

Nemrut Mountain Sculptures and Pyramids

Nemrut Mountain Sculptures and Pyramids

Mount Nemrut, located to the north of Adıyaman's Kahta district, is known as a part of the Taurus mountain range. Nemrut Mountain is also known for its historical remains, which are located at the summit.

Gülhane Park

Gülhane Park

Gülhane Park, which is located in the area between Sarayburnu, Alay Mansion and Topkapi Palace, is considered as one of the first parks of Istanbul. This park is called Gülhane because it is a peace

Harbiye Military Museum

Harbiye Military Museum

Harbiye Military Museum, a historical museum, is a huge museum located in the Harbiye district of Istanbul. The foundation of the museum continued until the 15th century. After the increase in the number of archaeological

Saint Antuan Church

Saint Antuan Church

Saint Antuan Church is the largest church in Istanbul. This church is located on Istiklal boulevard, near Galatasaray High School. Kilisenin's architects are the famous Giulio Mongeri and Eduardo de Nari. It's a gothic building.