Journey through History – Fatih, Fener, Balat, Beyoglu Historically Byzantium, Constantinople, and finally Istanbul has been a bridge for the people between Europe and Asia, which has made it an extremely cosmopolitan city. Whether it is the Greeks, the...
What to do in autumn in Istanbul? From late September to late December, it is autumn in Istanbul. Life returns to normal, the institutions having been closed during summer re-open their doors. From the end of September, the central districts of the city re-fill and...
What to do in summer in Istanbul? From mid-June until mid-October the summer heat settles permanently in Istanbul. During the summer in Istanbul, the hottest months are July and August, the temperature can reach 35 degrees celsius. Summer is also the time of the year...
Monuments to visit in Istanbul Here is the little guide to the must-see monuments in Istanbul: SAINT SAVIOR IN CHORA (KARİYE MÜZESİ) – CLOSED RIGHT NOW This church from the Byzantine era is small in size but impressive because of the richness of its...
Visit Istanbul: Fener and Balat The districts of Fener, and Balat are surely the ones that have the richest history in Istanbul. They are also on the list of the UNESCO heritage sites, and yet it is still a region rarely visited by tourists. We like to lose ourselves...
