Water Museum
The Istanbul Water Museum, established in January 2021 within Adell Armatür ve Vana Fabrikaları A.Ş., showcases artworks related to water, water civilization, and bath culture. The collection culture of the Topçu family, owners of the company and significant leaders in the Turkish bath and kitchen fixtures industry, has evolved into a passion for collecting over…
Hagia Sophia Mosque
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…
Zeyrek Mosque ( Pantokrator Monastery Church )
Zeyrek Mosque or Pantokrator Monastery Church is a mosque converted from a Byzantine church in the Zeyrek district of Istanbul. The structure consists of two churches and a chapel in the middle. It is shown as one of the most characteristic examples of Middle Period Byzantine architecture in Istanbul.
Fethiye Mosque (Pammakaristos Church)
Fethiye Mosque or Theotokos Pamakaristos Monastery is a mosque located in Çarşamba district of Fatih district of Istanbul. In fact, it was built as a church by Mihail Glabas Tarkaniotes, one of the Byzantine notables, in the late 13th century.
The Chora Mosque (Kariye Camii)
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
Fenâri Îsâ Mosque
Fenâri Îsâ Mosque known in Byzantine times as the Lips Monastery is a mosque in Istanbul, made of two former Eastern Orthodox churches.
Nuruosmaniye Mosque
The Nuruosmaniye Complex, situated in the heart of Istanbul near the historic Grand Bazaar, is a significant edifice constructed in the first half of the 18th century by Sultan Mahmud I and later completed by his brother, Sultan Osman III. The foundation of this structure was laid on January 19, 1749, and it was completed…