Beyazit Square is in Beyazit, opposite of the University of Istanbul. It was built in 393. There’s Beyazit Mosque which gives its present-day name in the center.

In the past the square was called Square of Bulls. Because there was a gigantic triumphal arch decorated by bronze bull heads.

Today there’re a lot of shops selling books, maps, particles etc. here. You can find very interesting things in these shops.

Maiden’s Tower (Leander’s Tower) is one of the most important historical places in Istanbul. It’s located on the entrance of the Bosphorus. There’re lots of photos about Maiden’s Tower that you can find on the net.

In the past it was used as a watchtower and a lighthouse. Today it is being used for touristic purposes. It contains a restaurant and a balkony. (more…)

You can see all four seasons in Istanbul. The climate’ s like Mediterranean climate: rainy winters, short springs, and long autumns. Summer temperature’ s not very high. In winter, very cold days are rare. However you need a thick coat or a raincoat during the winter. (more…)

Hello. This blog is a guide for you to make you know more about one of the most popular and historical cities in the world, Istanbul.

Istanbul, the most crowded city of Turkey is located on a place where two continents -Asia and Europe- meet and divided by Bosphorus Strait. There’ re lots of people coming from different cities, ethnics living there. (more…)