Tag: Architecture
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On YouTube: Photograph Istanbul: A Short Walk on a Summer’s Day in Cengelkoy
In Cengelkoy, a peaceful, beautiful neighbourhood on the Asian side of Istanbul, a short walk is all it takes to create many lovely memories. I decided to try my luck on a sunny day to add more content to my urban photography archive. Even in just a few hours, I came across a cat that…
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On YouTube: Photograph Istanbul: Spring In The City 2026
I wanted to photograph Istanbul. I wanted to film it to showcase the unique beauty of the spring months. That was the aim of my YouTube video. To this end, I wandered through various neighbourhoods of Istanbul. I watched the Golden Horn and the city’s energy at sunset. I witnessed the refined taste that adorns…
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CNN: One of Istanbul’s Most Extraordinary Buildings Was Left To Rot For Decades. Now It’s Been Brought Back To Life.
CNN Travel’s report explains how a very important historic building in Istanbul has been reintroduced into the city’s cultural landscape.
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On YouTube: A Quick Look: Bursa – Iznik Top Five Sights To Visit
Known historically as Nicaea, the town of Iznik is a charming place with important Christian pilgrimage sites, impressive Roman-era theatres, city walls and ruins, and one of the most significant early Turkish settlements in Anatolia. With Pope Leo 14th visit in November 2025 in order to commemorate the 1700th anniversary of the First Council of…
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Why Is 2023 A Great Time To Visit Or Revisit Istanbul?
2023 is a great time to visit or revisit Istanbul. In the first half of 2023 several new museums and historical locations will be opened to public for the first time.
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Monumentalizing the Victory: The Tale of Two Memorials of Dumlupınar
In the 100th anniversary of the Great Victory, two monuments with diverse design approaches crown the most valuable piece of land in Turkiye.
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Istanbul’s New Turkish Bath Is Ready For The Istanbul Biennale
One of the leading examples of Turkish Baths, the Cinili Hammam in Istanbul, will reopen soon after its restoration and host some modern art installations during the Istanbul Biennale.
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Lost Buildings: Istanbul’s Sultaniye Pavilion
Swedish officer Cornelius Loos’s drawings dated 1710 provided us the most detailed images of Istanbul’s lost Sultaniye Pavilion.
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A Tribute to Sinan the Architect
Documentary maker Cuneyt Karaahmetoglu paid a tribute to 16th Century architect Mimar Sinan in this timelapse video.
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