In Byzantine tradition, there is a unique vestige of the Iconoclastic art within the church. The apse semidome and the bema arch are covered with mosaics.[3] There are also the frescoes which can be found on the south side aisle.[4] These mosaics dat...

His church remained the largest church ever built until St Peter's Basilica was constructed in Rome 1000 years later. (Julia's church, ...

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The Kariye Museum, also known as the Chora Church, is a stunning historical site located in Istanbul, Turkey. This Byzantine church turned museum is renowned for its breathtaking mosaics and frescoes that date back to the 14th century. The Kariye Mus...

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The museum contains an important collection of military artifacts pertaining to the Ottoman Navy.[1] In the field of maritime, it is Turkey's largest museum, with a great variety of collections. Around 20,000 pieces are present in its collection. Bei...

When visiting, don't forget to take a break at the Museum Tearoom, Museum Shop, Barbarossa Pub, or Halat Restaurant. Decorated in the style of the Museum, and showing many items from our collection, the...

Located in Istanbul, Turkey, the Ural Ataman Classic Car Museum is a must-visit destination for car enthusiasts and history buffs alike. This unique museum showcases a stunning collection of classic cars from various eras, providing visitors with a g...

Yildiz (‘Star’) Palace in the Beşiktaş district of Istanbul was built on a hilltop overlooking the Bosphorus river during the reign of the reclusive Ottoman Sultan Abdülhamid II and was used ostensibly as his residence, ret...