Midyat – A Living Cultural Mosaic
Midyat, in Turkey’s Mardin Province, sits on a sun-baked plateau overlooking the plains of southeastern Anatolia. As the cultural heart of the Tur Abdin region, Midyat is a living mosaic […]
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Üsküdar: Mosques and Cafe Society on Istanbul’s Asian Shore
Üsküdar, situated on the Asian shore of the Bosphorus, is a district that weaves together centuries of history, culture, and tradition. With its roots stretching back thousands of years, Üsküdar […]
Feshane – Art on the Golden Horn
Nestled along the shores of the Golden Horn in Istanbul, Artİstanbul Feshane stands as a vibrant cultural and arts complex. Its story traces back to the 19th century when it […]
Büyükada – a tranquil break from Istanbul
Lying in the Sea of Marmara, just a short ferry ride from bustling Istanbul, lies the enchanting Büyükada, or the ‘Big Island’. This precious jewel set in an azure sea […]
Anadolu Hisarı: A Historic Gem on the Bosphorus
Anadolu Hisarı, also known as the Anatolian Fortress, stands proudly on the European side of the Bosphorus Strait. This magnificent fortress has witnessed centuries of history, and its rugged stone walls continue […]
Ruminating in Rome
Rome is okay. The Coliseum is not as overwhelming as you might expect, though certainly impressive, especially for that time. I found the long field beyond the Senate – which […]
The Golden Gate of Byzantium
I was thrilled, after taking the old train along the Marmara shore to Yedikule (Seven Towers), to find myself standing before the legendary Golden Gate of Byzantium. It looks sadly […]
The Great Palace of Constantinople
I’m standing between two prize fighters in the middle of Istanbul. They’re staring each other down like Sumo wrestlers preparing to clash in an earth-shattering explosion of salt and dust. […]
Lost Palace of the Byzantine Emperors
Seraglio Point in Istanbul is dominated by the magnificent, sprawling structures of two of the world’s architectural masterpieces. These are Haghia Sophia, the Byzantine Church of the Holy Wisdom, and […]
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