In the historical centre of Istanbul there is an interesting monument of Byzantine architecture - "Cisterna Basilica". The grandiose underground structure was used as a water reservoir ("cistern" in Greek). It was loc... read more
Dolmabahçe Palace is the last sultan's palace of Istanbul. Translated from Turkish, Dolmabahçe means "mound garden". The palace was built on the site of a small filled-in bay. Originally, in the early 17th century ... read more
The Church of Christ Pantocrator in Istanbul is also often referred to as the Church of Christ in the Fields or the Church of Chora. The word "Chora" means "outside the city" in Greek, which directly indicates the loc... read more
Nowadays the fortress of Edikule is in excellent condition and amazes visitors with its powerful walls, high towers, dark and gloomy cellars. with its strong walls, high towers, dark and gloomy cellars, which were intended for the enemies of the O... read more
