In Istanbul, everyone looks for a way to cool because of rising temperatures and high humidity conditions in summer. There is a general prejudice that Istanbul is not a good place to go swimming. However, according to the sea water analysis carried out by the Ministry of Health, there are many suitable beaches in Istanbul to go swimming. It is possible to swim and enjoy the … [Read more...] about Best Beaches to Visit in Istanbul 2021
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Rumeli Fortress Entrance Fee and Hours
Istanbul Rumeli Fortress Rumeli Fortress Museum Entrance Fee and Opening Hours Constantinople became the co-capital of Roman Empire in 330. Walls that surround the city was built at that time. But strong walls known as Walls of Constantinople dates back to Emperor Theodosius II (408-450 A.D) When Theodosius II was a child, Anthemius, the highest-ranking officer of the … [Read more...] about Rumeli Fortress Entrance Fee and Hours
Byzantine Sites in Istanbul – Museums & Ruins
Hello, I am Serhat Engul, a historian and tour guide based in Istanbul. In this article, I would like to share information about the Byzantine sites in Istanbul. You can find Byzantine churches, museums, walls and cisterns that you can see today in Istanbul. Towards the end of the article, I briefly mentioned the Byzantine palace ruins. The Names of Istanbul Throughout … [Read more...] about Byzantine Sites in Istanbul – Museums & Ruins
Panorama 1453 Museum Entrance Fee 2021
Istanbul Panorama 1453 Museum Panorama 1453 Museum Entrance Fee and Opening Hours After the Ottoman Empire was founded as a chiefdom in 1299, it began to seize the most important cities of the Byzantine Empire one by one. Bursa, known as “Prussa”, and Iznik, known as “Nicea”, are the first important cities taken from the Byzantine Empire. Ottoman Empire's First Capital: … [Read more...] about Panorama 1453 Museum Entrance Fee 2021
Galata Mevlevi House Museum Entry Fee
Whirling Dervish Shows in Istanbul Galata Mevlevi House Museum Entrance Fee and Opening Hours Naturally, Konya (Iconium) is the first place that comes to mind when you think about watching a whirling dervish show in Turkey. Konya is the homeland of Islamic mysticism that dates back to 13th century. However, you can watch the famous whirling dervish show in Istanbul too. … [Read more...] about Galata Mevlevi House Museum Entry Fee
Istanbul Archaeological Museum Entry Fee
Istanbul Archaeological Museum Istanbul Archaeological Museum Entrance Fee and Opening Hours Where is Istanbul Archaeological Museum? Istanbul Archaeological Museum is a group of buildings inside Topkapi Palace’s borders. When you enter Topkapi Palace via its first yard, you can reach the museum by going down the road on the left side. Archaeology Museum is next to Royal … [Read more...] about Istanbul Archaeological Museum Entry Fee
Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum Entry Fee
Istanbul Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum Entry Fee and Opening Hours The building known as Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum used to be a palace from the Ottoman Empire era. It was built by Pargali Ibrahim Pasha, a prime minister (Grand Vizier) in the state, in the 16th century. Pargali Ibrahim Pasha is also known as "Damat Ibrahim Pasha" and … [Read more...] about Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum Entry Fee
Places to Visit and Things to Do in Sultanahmet
Things to Do in Sultanahmet Places to Visit and Things to Do in Sultanahmet, Istanbul The most popular walking tours in Istanbul consist Sultanahmet and the nearby historical sites. As Sultanahmet was the administrative center for the Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman Empires, naturally the most important structures were built at Sultanahmet and around it. In addition to the … [Read more...] about Places to Visit and Things to Do in Sultanahmet
26 Best Things to Do in Istanbul 2021
It may take some time for the people visiting Istanbul for the first time to grasp the size of Istanbul. Especially foreign visitors are amazed by the number of things to do in Istanbul. In this mega city that has a population over 15 million, the life continues 7/24. While some parts of the city become quite silent at night, the entertainment lasts till morning in other … [Read more...] about 26 Best Things to Do in Istanbul 2021
Best Places to Visit in Istanbul in 2021
Istanbul has always been an important city since the day it was founded as an Ancient Greek City in 638 B.C. Following its declaration as the co-capital of the Roman Empire, the rise of the city grew quicker. In this article, you can find a detailed list about places to visit in Istanbul in 2021. Istanbul is named as the “The Capital of Empires” thanks to its feature as the … [Read more...] about Best Places to Visit in Istanbul in 2021