Istanbul
Istanbul Turkey : Trip Summary & Suggested Itinerary
It was a while ago last August, but I never got around to summarizing my wonderful trip to Istanbul to…
Church of Saint Savior in Chora – Istanbul
Somehow surviving the takeover by Islam, the byzantine church of Saint Savior in Chora managed to preserve most of it…
Istanbul’s Ortakoy Mosque
If you needed more proof how stunning Istanbul’s mosques are, Ortakoy Mosque will do it for sure. Take a look…
Istanbul’s Beautiful Bosphorus
Istanbul has a mix of Europe and Asia and the Bosphorus is the strait that lies between the two parts.…
Delicious Turkish Food – Photo Samples
In a strange way, Turkish food reminded me how Israeli I am, or rather – how Middle Eastern, or maybe…
Istanbul’s Blue Sultan Ahmed Mosque and Hagia Sophia Ayasofya
The Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia, located at Istanbul’s old city and within walking distance from one another, are gorgeous…
Turkish Music and Street Dancing
The Turkish folks are generally warm and happy people and this is well reflected in their music and dancing. It…
Istanbul’s Covered Grand Bazaar
The Grand Bazaar, or the Covered Bazaar (Kapalıçarşı) is among the largest and oldest bazaars in the entire world and…
The Mevlevi Order of Whirling Dervishes
The Turkish Sufi order of Mevlevi became one of Istanbul’s most recognizable symbols and tourist attractions due to their eye…
Istanbul’s Egyptian Spice Bazaar
The Spice Bazaar, or Egyptian Bazaar (Mısır Çarşısı), is one of the oldest running open markets in Istanbul. How old?…
