Around the World in 80 Clicks

Aya Sofia

Hard to describe in words, the Aya Sofia is a cathedral-turned-mosque-turned-museum, a unique blend of architectural ... [more]

Chora Museum

The second most important remainder of Byzantine times in Istanbul, and one more example of a former church-turned-mosque, ... [more]

Blue Mosque

The Aya Sofia might be more famous, but the next-door Blue Mosque should not be missed for its inner and outer ... [more]

Eyüp Sultan Mosque

One of the most sacred places for Muslims, Eyüp is a friendly place, and holds the tomb of one of the close friends ... [more]

Arnavutköy

Historic village on the European side of the Bosporus, the charm of Arnavutköy lies in its narrow streets lined ... [more]

Üsküdar

Just across the Bosporus lies the vibrant neighbourhood of Üsküdar, rich in history, mosques, and offering great ... [more]

Around the World in 80 Clicks

Personal travel impressions both in words and images from Turkey. Clicking on the pictures enlarges them and enables you to send the picture as a free e-card or download it for personal use, for instance, on your weblog. Or click on the map above to visit more places in Europe.
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