Kariye Mosque 1900s (Colored) Kariye (previously the Chora Church) is situated within the historical area of Istanbul. This site represents the different periods of the city’s history. Originally constructed in the 4th century as part of a monastery beyond the walls of the old city, Kariye has seen many changes over time—it was changed from [...]
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All Emperors and Sultans of Istanbul tried to be immortal in the minds of people, and today we see their seals on every corner of the city and remember their names with monuments they left. Since Emperor Constantine till today every person who had power in his hand, tried to make himself immortal, and Suleymaniye [...]
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Things you need to know before you go to the Mosques “Jews, Turks, and Christians several Tenets hold. Yet, all one GOD acknowledge, that is, GOLD” Letters Historical and Critical from a Gentleman in Constantinople to his friend in London, 1730 Istanbul is home to over 3000 mosques, a city of diversified culture with the [...]
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