Perched gracefully on the shores of the Sea of Marmara, Kadikoy beckons with a magnetic charm, transcending its role as a mere district in Istanbul. It’s a living canvas where the past and present engage in a captivating dance, and every street corner is a brushstroke in the masterpiece of this ancient city. More than...Read More

Today, we reflect on the cherished memories of Gli, the beloved cat who once graced the halls of Hagia Sophia with her presence. Gli, a graceful and charming feline, captured the hearts of visitors and locals alike with her enchanting green eyes and warm, welcoming spirit.   🏰 Who was Gli? Gli, a resident cat...Read More

Table of Contents A Visionary's Dream - Justinianus the Builder The Hagia Sophia, a Byzantine masterpiece and a global icon, has worn many hats over its storied existence. For 916 years, it echoed hymns as a church, resonated with the calls to prayer for 482 years as a mosque, and has now stood in contemplative...Read More

Ladies and gentlemen, distinguished guests, and fellow history enthusiasts, welcome to Sultanahmet Square, a captivating open space that houses the remnants of one of the grandest sporting and social arenas of antiquity – the Hippodrome of Constantinople. As we stand on this ground, we’re transported back through the annals of time to the heart of...Read More

This majestic obelisk, with its towering presence, serves as an architectural emissary from ancient Egypt to the heart of Constantinople. Crafted over three millennia ago, its journey unfolds as a captivating narrative of cultural exchanges and imperial ambitions. Pharaoh Thutmose III, a visionary leader of ancient Egypt, commissioned the obelisk as a testament to his...Read More

The Mosque of Sultan Ahmed, famously known as The Blue Mosque (Sultanahmet Cami ), stands as a crowning jewel among Ottoman mosques in Turkey. Situated in the heart of Istanbul‘s Sultanahmet area, it holds the distinction of being the only mosque in the city adorned with six minarets. Commissioned by Sultan Ahmed I, this architectural...Read More

Journey to the Depths: Istanbul’s Basilica Cistern Unveiled In the Byzantine era, Constantinople boasted over 100 underground cisterns, a testament to the strategic planning that went into providing a stable water source for the city’s inhabitants and key structures like palaces and public baths. As the sands of time have shifted, many of these subterranean...Read More