Of all the Ottoman heritage, the most famous examples are undoubtedly the monumental imperial mosques in Istanbul's Fatih district, such as the Blue Mosque, the Şehzade Mosque and the Süleymaniye Mosque. Yet, imperial mosques are spread across the city, including the Yeni Valide Mosque which, together with the Mihrimah Sultan Mosque, greets visitors upon arrival in Üsküdar.
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Of all the architectural legacies of the Ottoman Empire, undoubtedly the most famous are the monumental imperial mosques located in Istanbul's historic Fatih district. Among these, the Blue Mosque, Şehzade Mosque and Süleymaniye Mosque stand as extraordinary testaments to Ottoman grandeur and religious devotion. However, another equally iconic structure is the Yeni Mosque in the district of Eminönü. This ...
Of all the remarkable Ottoman heritage in Istanbul, undoubtedly the most famous are the monumental imperial mosques located in the Fatih district. The Blue Mosque, Şehzade Mosque and Süleymaniye Mosque are all architectural marvels, globally recognised as symbols of Ottoman grandeur. However, in the quieter district of Üsküdar, the Cinili Mosque also holds a special place in Ottoman history. Commissioned by ...
The Blue Mosque is one of the most iconic Ottoman era landmarks in Istanbul. Together with Hagia Sophia and the Topkapi Palace, it forms the heart of the city's most visited historic district. With its six minarets, it reflects the grandeur of the Ottoman Empire during the reign of Sultan Ahmed I, who commissioned its construction.
OTTOMAN IMPERIAL MOSQUES
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OTTOMAN IMPERIAL MOSQUES
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Is Turkish food healthy? Perhaps, the right question to ask should be whether the food that I had in Turkey was healthy and whether I made healthy choices. Truthfully, the same as everywhere else, it's not really the food in a particular country that's good or bad. It's what we choose to eat that's either good for us or not.
But first, let's once again have a look at my nutritional ideology. I've written ...
While Ankara is not rich in historic monuments like Istanbul, there are several sites that you can visit there. Undoubtedly, one of them is the monumental Ataturk Mausoleum, dedicated to the Father of the Nation. Within the mausoleum, the Ataturk and War on Independence Museum is the best place to learn about the creation of the modern Turkish Republic. But, another fascinating place and a must see in ...
Anitkabir or the Ataturk Mausoleum, dedicated to the Father of the Nation - Mustafa Kemal Atatürk - is possibly the most important historic place in Ankara. Within the mausoleum complex, apart from the Ataturk's tomb, the Ataturk Museum is what everyone should visit.
MUSTAFA KEMAL ATATURK
I don't want to get into too many details about Ataturk. There is ...
MUSTAFA KEMAL ATATURK
I don't want to get into too many details about Ataturk. There is ...
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