Category Archives: Istanbul

Sultanahmet Istanbul and Blue Mosque Guide

The spacious and open  locality  in "Sultanahmet" is  dwelling  to the Hippodrome, the space in which the Byzantines held their chariot  rushes  and other sports events. Today the  residual  monuments that graced the  rectangle  in those years are the Obelisk of Theodosius, the Serpentine Column, and the Column of Constantine. The 18th  100 years   timber   … Continue reading

Istanbul Holiday Guide

Istanbul Holiday Guide Istanbul - Constantinople - Byzantium. City on the Bosphorus, between the Sea of Marmara and the Black Sea, City on two continents. Officially 9 million, unofficially 14 million inhabitants. Boundary between Asia and Europe, between Orient and Occident. Mosques and bazaars, western lifestyle and Anatolian tradition. The reason for our 4-day stay … Continue reading

Istanbul Sultanahmet

Istanbul is located in the north-west Turkey extending into the Marmara region and surrounded by the provinces of Tekirdag to the west, Kocaeli to the east, the Black Sea to the north and the Sea of Marmara to the south. Istanbul famous for its history and its importance for the country as one of the … Continue reading