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Byzantine Sites (Museums & Ruins) in Istanbul 2025

9 May 2025 by Serhat Engül

There are still many Byzantine sites worth seeing in Istanbul. Most of these structures, built between the 4th and 15th centuries, are located in the Historical Peninsula (former Constantinople). Currently, some of the Byzantine churches and palaces in Istanbul are being restored. When these are finished, I will add new ones to this list. I also try to keep the visitation … [Read more...] about Byzantine Sites (Museums & Ruins) in Istanbul 2025

25 of The BEST MOSQUES in Istanbul (Updated → 2025)

24 December 2024 by Serhat Engül

The best mosques to visit in Istanbul are mostly located in the Historic Peninsula. In addition, there are beautiful mosques on the shores of the Bosphorus. Many of these mosques are located in districts such as Beyoglu, Besiktas and Uskudar (Asian Side). The vast majority of mosques in Istanbul are Ottoman-era structures built between the 15th and 19th centuries. These … [Read more...] about 25 of The BEST MOSQUES in Istanbul (Updated → 2025)

30 of The BEST MUSEUMS in Istanbul (Updated → 2025)

24 December 2024 by Serhat Engül

The best museums in Istanbul are mostly located on the European side of the city. The most visited museums can be found in Sultanahmet (Old City), Beyoglu (Taksim) and on the shores of the Bosphorus (Besiktas and Sariyer). In this article, you can find the 30 most visited museums of Istanbul. Some of these museums are churches from the Byzantine period, some are palaces from … [Read more...] about 30 of The BEST MUSEUMS in Istanbul (Updated → 2025)

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blankHello, I'm Serhat Engul. I am a licensed tour guide operating in Istanbul. I do walking tours in Istanbul focusing on Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman history. If you want to join a private guided tour in Istanbul, you can check out my references and tours from ABOUT page. Read More…

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