Uftade & Ummu Sinan
Uftade (died 988/1580)
Uftade whose real name is Mehmed Muhyiddin was born in Bursa. He played an important role in the development of the Celvetie...
Coffee houses of old Istanbul
Some of them have been meeting spots for musicians, some forwriters. Some coffee houses were inevitable for ramadan festivities, and somewere the gathering venue...
Small But Yummy
How do you eat finger-food with style and finesse?
Our expert offers some tips on how to eat classy snacks with dignity.
They`re the tiny snacks...
Nile, Stuttgart and New Delhi
Life on the Nile
A journey by boat from Luxor to Aswan is one the loveliest tripsy you will ever make.
The journey from L uxor...
Tram in Istanbul
In his book entitled "A Tramway from Dersaadet to Istanbul," R. Sertag Kayserilioglu tells the story of public transport, beginning in 1871 with the...
Istanbul Palaces and Kasirs
Dolmabahce Palace
Sultan Abdulmecit moved his court from Topkapi Palace to Dolmabahce Palace in 1855.
The palace that was built in showy style called Sekerci Style,...
Haghia Sophia
Haghia Sophia, built on a hill in the centre of Old Byzantine, has a perfect appearance from the sea.
Emperor Justinianus demanded a new church...
