Located near Topkapi Palace in the Sultanahmet neighborhood Istanbul Archaeological Museum is an extraordinary museum. What will really catch your eye at this museum is the Gate of Ishtar. Twice I visited and will go again on my next trip to Istanbul Türkiye, one of my favorite cities in the world. Ishtar Gate and Processional Way, …
After my first solo trip to Istanbul Turkey it turned into one of my favorite cities in the world. Istanbul is a fascinating mix of ancient and modern. The first time I visited on my own I stayed in the Sultanahmet district due to the abundance of historic sites within walking distance and the availability of …
While visiting Istanbul a must see is the Sultanahmet Mosque, or Blue Mosque at it is more commonly called. Looking down you will see this carpet at Blue Mosque, featuring a beautiful floral design. The carpet depicts blue tulips and other flowers also in shades of blue against a dark red background. Visiting the Blue …
