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Istanbul Travel Blog

29/11/2024

11 Helpful Istanbul Travel Tips Before or During Your Visit

1 – You’ll need at least 4 days to explore Istanbul’s must-see sights. From the awe-inspiring Hagia Sophia to a scenic Bosphorus...
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Galata Tower by AI
18/11/2024

The 9 Neighborhoods of Istanbul That Inspired Renowned Writers

The 9 Neighborhoods of Istanbul That Inspired Renowned Writers Which authors were deeply inspired by Istanbul and which areas were set in...
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blue mosque
12/02/2024

Blue Mosque

The Blue Mosque, or Sultanahmet Camii as it’s known in Turkish, stands as a monument of historical significance in the heart of...
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Yuşa Tepesi
22/01/2024

Yoros Genoese Castle, Anadolu Kavagi

Two places of interest because of their long history as religious sites are near the northern end of the Bosphorus on the...
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27/06/2018

Palaces of istanbul

Dolmabahce Palace It is constructed between 1843-1856 during the reign of Sultan Abdülmacit. The architect of the Palace is Garabet Balyan. Palace,...
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22/06/2018

Place to visit in Istanbul Old City

Grand Bazaar The place where Grand Bazaar is located, was in the position of trade center in Byzantine period. Mehmed The Conqueror...
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18/06/2018

Hagia Sophia Museum

Hagia Sophia, which is used as museum at the present, was constructed in such a short period of five years between 532-537...
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17/06/2018

Around Topkapi Palace

As already mentioned at the beginning of the blog, Topkapi Palace was surrounded by 2km long Byzantine walls on the seaward side...
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15/06/2018

The Fourth Court – Topkapi Palace

Two path and and a stairway lead to the Fourth Court, where mainly the private apartments of the sultans were situated. Sofa...
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14/06/2018

The Treasury

After the conquest of Istanbul by the Turks in 1453, the sultan’s treasure was preserved in the Yedikule fortress for a few...
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