Architecture in Istanbul
Explore the most tangible element of a place. That is the architecture of it... Architecture is your glimpse into the nuts and bolts of a city; and throughout its long history of cultural and ethnic melting pot; Istanbul is home to many historical mosques, churches, synagogues, palaces, castles and towers...
Architectural influences between eras are many fold. Byzantine influences are obvious from the Byzantine era, although very little remains from it. During the Ottoman Period, master pieces of masters, such as Mimar Sinan, defined the classical Ottoman architecture. Late Ottoman Era witnessed influences of baroque, empiric and rococo styles. Dolmabahce Palace is an epitome to that.
Modern architecture emphasizes western influences more and more. Aesthetic looking residences, hotels, shopping malls such as Kanyon are among some of the new landscape. The list below will try to highlight important landmarks from all eras.
Architectural influences between eras are many fold. Byzantine influences are obvious from the Byzantine era, although very little remains from it. During the Ottoman Period, master pieces of masters, such as Mimar Sinan, defined the classical Ottoman architecture. Late Ottoman Era witnessed influences of baroque, empiric and rococo styles. Dolmabahce Palace is an epitome to that.
Modern architecture emphasizes western influences more and more. Aesthetic looking residences, hotels, shopping malls such as Kanyon are among some of the new landscape. The list below will try to highlight important landmarks from all eras.
Rumeli Hisari (Rumeli Fortress)
Yahya Kemal Caddesi No.42 Rumelihisari
Tarabya Yeniköy Cad. north of Sariyer
Remaking history: Climb up to where Constantinople was conquered...
Dolmabahçe Palace (Dolmabahçe Sarayi)
Vişnezade Mh. Meclis-i Mebusan Cd. 34357 Beşiktaş İstanbul, Türkiye
Dolmabahçe Cad., Besiktas
Kanyon Alişveriş Merkezi
Buyukdere Caddesi No:185
More than a mall: clubbing, movies, eating & more...
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