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Tracing the Legacy: Jewish History in Istanbul
“Can Ferdinand truly be called a wise king? He depletes his own kingdom while filling my coffers!” exclaimed Sultan…
Fener and Balat: A Tale of Istanbul’s Enigmatic Quarters
Nestled along the graceful curves of the Golden Horn, Balat and Fener are like pages torn from Istanbul's history, each…
Why Consider a Private Guided Tour of Istanbul
Istanbul, the former capital of the Byzantine and Ottoman empires, is a city that is steeped in history, culture, and…
A Journey Through the History of Istanbul: Byzantium, Constantinople & Today
Istanbul's history goes back to the 7th century BC, when a man named Byzas from Megara, a city-state in ancient Greece,…
Sultanahmet: Where To Stay?
Sultanahmet in Istanbul is where the old city is. Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, Underground Cistern, Topkapi…
Byzantium and the Byzantine Empire: What Do the Names Really Mean?
Byzantium is not a word that most people hear very often. It is, in fact, a very strange word for most people. What…