Ballons and Kabadokya

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Saint Antoine Church, Istiklal Street of Beyoglu, Istanbul

Saint Antoine Church is in Beyoglu district of Istanbul. Street name is the famous Istiklal Street of Taksim ,on the left hand side from Galatasaray to Tunel.

The construction began in 1906 and it was completed and opened to service in 1912. Its architect is Mr Mongeri, who was born in Istanbul. The church which was governed by Italian priests. It is the greatest Catholic Church in Istanbul with the biggest number of congregation.

Saint Antoine Church which is located in the center of a courtyard is entered through the gate on the roadside between two apartment buildings which were built to provide funding for the church. The church was built by concrete, and has neogothic style.

For details It's web site: http://sentantuan.com/

Broom Fields Between The Edirne and Istanbul

You can see these broom fields while you are travel between the Edirne and Istanbul in spring.

Ayasofya-Hagia Sophia

Hagia Sophia is the one of the most visited museums and most prominent monuments in the world in terms of art and the history of architecture. It has also been called “the eighth wonder of the world” by East Roman Philon as far back as the 6th century.

     The current Hagia Sophia is the third construction, done in a different architectural style, even though it occupies the same location as the previous two. The original building was constructed by the most important architects of the period (527-565), Anthemios (Tralles) and Isidoros (Miletus), under the order of Emperor Justinianos. It is mentioned in the resources that during its construction period, the two prominent architects each had 100 architects working under them, who in turn had 100 workers each working under them.

    The construction of the Hagia Sophia began on February 23, 532. It was completed before long, approximately within 5 years and 10 months. It was then opened to divine service with a great ceremony on December 27, 537.

     It was used as a church for 916 years but, following the conquest of Istanbul by Fatih Sultan Mehmed, the Hagia Sophia was converted into mosque. Afterwards, it was used as a mosque for 482 years. Under the order of Atatürk and the decision of the Council of Ministers, Hagia Sophia was converted into a museum in 1935.

    Hagia Sophia is open for visit every day except Mondays. The winter visiting hours for the Hagia Sophia are from 09.00 to 17.00, with the final entry being at 16.00. During the summer, the visiting hours are between 09.00 and 19.00, with the final entry being at 18.00. Passes are available at the box office in the museum.

Source: http://www.ayasofyamuzesi.gov.tr/en/

The Magnificent Bosphorus View of Istanbul

Lahmacun

Lahmacun is one of the most famous local taste of Southeast region of Turkey. Also, there are many famous Lahmacun Restaurants almost in every city of Turkey. Lahmacun is one of the amazing taste of Turkish cousine. The main ingredients are the meat, spices, onion, parsley and dough. It is served with paprika, salad and ayran. Especially, Urfa City and Adana City famous for Lahmacun. 

Eminonu, Historical Peninsula of Istanbul

Eminonu is one of the dream districts of Istanbul It is full of the Ottoman buildings, mosques, bazaars and architectural monumentswithin its boundaries. A few examle  are the following: Suleymaniye Mosque, The Sultanahmet Square, the Bayezit Square, the Walled Obelisk, the Egyptian Obelisk, Ayasofya Mosque, Basilica Cistern,Topkapi Palace, Archelogy Museum, Blue Mosque, Underground Mosque, Hagia Sophia Museum, Fethiye Museum, Imrahor Monument, Great Palace Mosaics Museum, Beyazit Mosque, New Mosque, Nuruosmaniye Mosque and Bazaar,  the Spice Bazaar, the Grand Bazaar, Gulhane Park and many historical bazaars. Eminonu is very close to the Golden Horn, Balat and Fatih districts. . 

Also, the famous quarters of the Eminonu are the following:  Sirkeci, Bahcekapi, Sultanhamet, Cemberlitas, Carsikapi, Beyazit, Laleli, Kadirga, Gedikpasa, Kumkapi,  and Mahmutpasa.

PS: This photo was taken by my colleague, Mr Sadan Cakmak