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In my post “Food for Healthy Life” I shared my dietary habits, what I choose to eat and what I avoid, to maintain good health. Sticking to my routine is relatively easy when I’m at home, where I control the food that I buy, prepare and cook. But is it still possible to maintain healthy nutrition when we travel? Let’s take a look at my past travel experiences. Back then, I didn’t pay much attention to my ...
Among Istanbul’s many Ottoman landmarks, the most renowned are its monumental imperial mosques, such as the Blue Mosque, Şehzade Mosque and Süleymaniye Mosque. But, in my view, the Pertevniyal Valide Sultan Mosque also holds a significant place in Istanbul’s rich Ottoman heritage.
PERTEVNIYAL VALIDE SULTAN MOSQUE
Situated in bustling ...
PERTEVNIYAL VALIDE SULTAN MOSQUE
Situated in bustling ...
Much like the iconic Yeni Mosque near the Galata Bridge, the Dolmabahce Mosque stands as one of the most recognizable Ottoman imperial mosques, familiar to almost every visitor to Istanbul. Its striking presence along the Bosphorus ensures that anyone embarking on a scenic cruise or simply crossing between the European and Asian sides of the city will inevitably catch sight of its elegant ...
Among Istanbul’s many Ottoman landmarks, the most renowned are its monumental imperial mosques, such as the Blue Mosque, Şehzade Mosque and Süleymaniye Mosque. But in my view, the Tesvikiye Mosque also holds a significant place in Istanbul’s rich Ottoman heritage.
Let me say a word about the correct spelling of this mosque’s name. In Turkish, it is the Teşvikiye Mosque. However, since the letter “ş” does ...
Among Istanbul’s many Ottoman landmarks, the most renowned are its monumental imperial mosques, such as the Blue Mosque, Şehzade Mosque and Süleymaniye Mosque. But in my view, the Grand Selimiye Mosque also holds a significant place in Istanbul’s rich Ottoman heritage.
OTTOMAN IMPERIAL MOSQUES
Ottoman sultans and members of the dynasty ...
OTTOMAN IMPERIAL MOSQUES
Ottoman sultans and members of the dynasty ...
Among Istanbul’s many Ottoman landmarks, the most renowned are its monumental imperial mosques, such as the Blue Mosque, Şehzade Mosque and Süleymaniye Mosque. However, Ottoman imperial mosques are scattered throughout the city and, in my view, the Eyup Sultan Mosque holds a uniquely significant place in both Istanbul’s rich Ottoman heritage and the broader Islamic world.
Let me say a word about the ...
Among Istanbul's many Ottoman landmarks, the most renowned are its monumental imperial mosques, such as the Blue Mosque, Şehzade Mosque and Süleymaniye Mosque. However, Ottoman imperial mosques are scattered throughout the city and, in my view, the Laleli Mosque also holds a significant place in Istanbul's rich Ottoman heritage.
OTTOMAN IMPERIAL MOSQUES
Ottoman ...
OTTOMAN IMPERIAL MOSQUES
Ottoman ...
Among the many Ottoman landmarks in Istanbul, the most renowned are the monumental imperial mosques, such as the Blue Mosque, Şehzade Mosque and Süleymaniye Mosque. However, Ottoman imperial mosques are scattered throughout the city and, in my view, the Fatih Mosque stands as a true symbol of the conquest of Constantinople.
The Ottomans captured Constantinople in 1453 and the Ottoman sultanate ceased to ...
Of all Ottoman heritage, undoubtedly the most famous are monumental imperial mosques located in Istanbul’s Fatih district such as the Blue, Şehzade and Süleymaniye Mosque. But Ottoman imperial mosques are all over the city, such as the less popular Ayazma Mosque in Üsküdar.
OTTOMAN IMPERIAL MOSQUES
Ottoman sultans or other members of the ...
OTTOMAN IMPERIAL MOSQUES
Ottoman sultans or other members of the ...
Of all Ottoman heritage, undoubtedly the most famous are monumental imperial mosques located in Istanbul’s Fatih district such as the Blue, Şehzade and Süleymaniye Mosque. But, due to its superb location in the city, the Nuruosmaniye Mosque is also one more historic structure that every visitor to Istanbul knows.
OTTOMAN IMPERIAL MOSQUES
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OTTOMAN IMPERIAL MOSQUES
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