Hagia Sophia, a monument that stands as a testament to both historical grandeur and architectural brilliance, is one of Istanbul’s most cherished landmarks. This comprehensive guide explores the timeless grandeur of Hagia Sophia, delving into its rich history as a masterpiece of Byzantine architecture and its role as a symbol of beauty and resilience through…
The Chora Church or Kariye Mosque (Turkish: Kariye Camii) is a medieval Greek Orthodox church building, mostly used as a mosque since the 16th century
The Çinili Mosque, also known as Orta Valide Mosque or Mahpeyker Kösem Valide Sultan Mosque, is a historic mosque from the Ottoman period, located in the Murat Reis neighborhood of Üsküdar district in Istanbul. The mosque was commissioned by Mahpeyker Kösem Valide Sultan, the wife of Sultan Ahmet I. Construction began in 1638 and was…
Fenâri Îsâ Mosque known in Byzantine times as the Lips Monastery is a mosque in Istanbul, made of two former Eastern Orthodox churches.
