The Blue Mosque is a historical site in Istanbul. It is a very popular tourist attraction. The mosque is known as the Blue Mosque because of the blue tiles surrounding the walls of the interior. The exterior façade of the spacious forecourt was built in the same manner as the façade of the Süleymaniye Mosque in... Continue Reading →
Temple of Mysteries
The mystical city of Istanbul has hosted many civilisations, the Byzantine and Ottoman Empires being the most famous. The iconic Hagia Sofia was a church, and later on was turned into mosque. Hagia Sophia was the centre of Orthodox Christianity until 1453 when the city was conquered by Ottomans. Five hundred years following the conquest Islamic... Continue Reading →
When Europe Meets Asia
Baku is one of the most beautiful world cities located just at the point where Europe meets Asia. It is the capital of Azerbaijan, just by the Western Caspian Sea. Baku is the largest cultural center of Azerbaijan. It is the place where the national theatre was the first in the Muslim East to lift... Continue Reading →
Mais sobre Istanbul/ More about Istanbul
I visited this city many times, and I was always impressed with it. It has a rich culture, beautiful architecture, and a lot more. People are quite friendly and helpful. Visitei esse cidade muitas vezes. Eu sempre fico impressionado com ela. A cidade tem uma cultura muita rica. Uma arquitetura muito impressionante e muito mais.... Continue Reading →
Istanbul
Aqui estou em Istanbul. O sol está brilhando. Estou fazendo uma pesquisa sobre essa cidade maravilhosa, e postarei aqui as dicas em breve. Here I am in Istanbul. The sun is shining. I'm doing research about the different areas of this amazing city. I'll post all the tips here. Me and Katy in Istanbul. Winter... Continue Reading →