Topkapi Museum is the big one...the most important museum of Turkey and the Balkan Peninsula. It's an incomparably rich treasure-chest, brimming with things of historical importance. The snag is that you can't see for looking...both because of the embarrassment of riches and the sheer size of the place (the Palace area covers 80 acres - set off in the wrong direction and you have to walk three times too far). Indeed, how you see it is almost as important as what you see. First, second, third and fourth courtyards;
Imagine a palace with 285 rooms, 6 baths (hamam), 68 toilets and a ceiling made of 14 tonnes of gold! Dolmabahçe Palace is one such architectural jewel, built by the Ottoman Sultan Abdulmecid between 1843 – 1856, checking out the modern approach to architecture with an essentially French influence. The rich tastes and splendor of the era is evident in every corner and artifact in the decor. You just can't miss the Bohemian crystal chandeliers, the Crystal Staircase or the largest handmade Hereke rug in the G
The Harem is - The House of the Ottoman Sultan. It is a mystical place of pleasure. The Harem is one of the most enticing institutions of Ottoman history, perceived to represent family and sexual traditions far diffrent from those of the Western world. The Harem in Topkapi Palace have remained largely secret despite of interest to outside world. We invite you to join to the most fascinating tour of Istanbul. You will be witness to many stories that probably you have never heard or have never read about. Your guide
Awarded 'Museum of The Year' by the European Council, this museum was established as the first Turkish Museum in 1891 with the artifacts from Sidon-presently in Lebanon by Osman Hamdi Bey. The present museum consists of four sections disposed in four different buildings. The main neo-classical building is the work of Alexander Vallaury from 1902. It houses the famous Sarcophagus of Alexander The Great' and priceless artifacts from the Archaic, Classical, Hellenistic and Roman Era. The upper floor has a wide collect
The Church of Divine Wisdom or as we know it now-the Hagia Sophia is simply 'The best of its kind!' Hagia Sophia is the greatest surviving example of Byzantine Architecture. The temple itself was so rich and artistically decorated that Justinian proclaimed, 'Solomon I have surpassed you!" Did you know that this is the most sacred temple of the Ortodox world? Your guide is an expert on Byzantine history, art and architecture. The Nika Revolt, Justinian, Empress Theodora, the 6th century Byzantine General Belisarius,
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