Hagia Sophia Mosque Again
For the first time in nearly a century, thousands of Muslims took part in Friday prayers at Istanbul's iconic Hagia Sophia. The astonishing Hagia Sophia became a mosque again after serving as a museum since 1934. The 6th-century Byzantine cath...
Istanbul Earthquake 1999
At 03:01 am on the morning of August 17 a 45-second-lasting earthquake stroke town of Golcuk in Kocaeli/Izmit city which is close to Istanbul so this earthquake is both known as Istanbul and Izmit Earthquake 1999. A very densely populated town in ...
Where To Buy Turkish Delight In Istanbul
If you would like to buy Turkish delight in Istanbul to bring as a souvenir this is a great idea and here we will guide you on how to find it in Istanbul. Delight is one of the most common traditional deserts of Turkish people all around the worl...
What To Eat In Istanbul ?
Istanbul, witnessing a variety of civilizations, is the place where the cuisines meet beside the continents. Being the capital of the empires that have enormously widened their territories, the city continues keeping all the flavors from different re...
Shopping In Istanbul – Where And What To Buy?
One of the most popular activities in Turkey is definitely Shopping In Istanbul! This city, known as Constantinople during Rome Empire, was the center of commerce during the survival of Byzantine and Ottoman Empires, also it is now the biggest a...
When Did Constantinople Became Istanbul?
If you were wondering when did Constantinople Became Istanbul, we are here to help! Istanbul and Constantinople are the most common names used for our city today. However, it can be confusing for many. So let's explain these names of our city....
Istanbul Museums
Here is a list of the main Istanbul museums that you can't miss! With more than 55 museums there is a long list of museums in Istanbul it will be hard to visit them all. Istanbul is a crossroad for many civilizations and people from all nati...
How can I go from Istanbul to Cappadocia?
How to get from Istanbul to Cappadocia by plane, bus, train and car? How long does it take? Is it possible to rent a car in Turkey? How much does the trip cost? Let us to answer your questions. Istanbul is the entrance gate of the magnificent c...
What To Do In Istanbul In 3 Days?
Istanbul is a magnificent city that witnessed countless events and rulers who contributed to the city. There is a lot to see, taste and visit in this city, but most of the visitors, unfortunately, don't have enough time to experience them all. ...
Are Istanbul Airport Taxis Safe?
Istanbul was always quite popular with unpleasant experiences with the taxi drivers. Mostly in airport taxis. Needless to say, tourists try to avoid getting taxis unless they have another choice. Considering that the new airport is outside the cit...
Does Istanbul Airport Have Free Wifi?
The first this, when we arrive in a new city, is if the Airport Have Free Wifi, yes there is and here we teach how to use it! Being online matters a lot while traveling as you try to figure out how things work and seek information if you are n...
How Was the Conquest of Istanbul?
The conquest of Istanbul(Constantinople) was a milestone for world history as it had caused an evolution for the east and the west, Asia and Europe, Islam and Christianity. It was the end for the Roman Empire that ruled most of Europe for 1500...