Tag: Byzantine

Iznik: One of Anatolia's oldest residential areas, an antique city that enchants everyone with its historical monuments, nature and handicrafts.

Beyoğlu (Taksim);  the main attraction in Istanbul, where history and fashion meet in a quotidian atmosphere.  

Ishak Pasha Palace built in the Byzantine era in Dogu Beyazit district in the province of Agri, the palace is remarkable both for its...

Unique in the world with its rich collection of more than 35,000 pieces, Hatay Archeology Museum hosts the priceless mosaics known to history. Some...

The Great Palace Mosaic Museum harbors the mosaics excavated from the courtyard of the Great Palace built during the Byzantine period. The mosaics depict scenes...

Decorated with precious mosaics and frescoes, Chora Museum was originally built during the Byzantine era as a church. After the conquest of Istanbul it...

Built during the Byzantine era, the grand churches of Hagia Sophia were turned into a mosque complex after Istanbul’s conquest, which was eventually turned...

Located in Finike in Antalya province, Limyra served as the capital of the Lycian civilization for a period. Most of the ancient remains from...

Located around Fethiye, the ancient city of Xanthos once functioned as a capital of the Lycian League. The city witnessed several wars and was...

The capital of the kingdom of Lydia, Sardis is situated in the Salihli town of Manisa province. Sardis was a great center for trade...