Istanbul has had a vibrant Jewish community for more than 1000 years. After the Turkish conquest of Istanbul, Sultan Mehmet II encouraged immigration to repopulate the city. Over half a million Jews persecuted in Spain and Portugal were encouraged to establish themselves within the boundaries of theOttoman Empire. In Istanbul the new immigrants settled mostly near Galata – a quarter on the northern bank of the Golden Horn – where a Jewish community had existed since the early days of the Ottoman Era in
This is the heart of Istanbul! Amazing stories of Thracians, Romans, Byzantines, and Ottomans will take you deep into the city's history. Your guide –an expert on history -will take you around to where the chariot races were organised by the Romans and Byzantines. And tell you - how many intellectuals were imprisoned in the Sultanahmet Prison, that is used as a hotel todayAnd why the Blue Mosque has 6 minarets? And what Kaiser Wilhelm on his journey to the Ottoman Empire carried as a birthday present to Sulta
Istiklal Street is the liveliest and the most colourful street of Istanbul. The street has been pedestrianized since 1988 and for over 150 years has been the centre of the night life of the city. Hundreds of bars and clubs shake this downtown area in the evenings. During daylight Istiklal is home to many historical embassy buildings, fancy hotels, apartment buildings, streets, theatres, restaurants, shops. Our tour begins in the heart of Istanbul - the Taksim Square- where you meet your guide. You will stroll on t
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