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Uniquely situated between the two continents of Europe and Asia, considered part of the Middle East, Turkey was part of the Roman Empire, then later taken over by the Ottoman Empire. The country’s history and central position on the map lends a rich depth of culture, trade and architecture.
A melded culture is particularly observed in the city of Istanbul, which was once called Byzantium, then Constantinople. It is here that its European identity is most prevalent, while interwoven with its Middle Eastern culture. Muslim mosques stand prominently while commingling with Christian churches and Jewish Synagogues.
Regions of Turkey
Marmara Region
Istanbul
Agean Turkey
Mediterranean Turkey
Black Sea TurkeyCentral Anatolia
Eastern Anatolia
Southeast Anatolia
Hagia Sophia
The Hagia Sophia (meaning “Holy Wisdom” in Greek) has remained one of the most profound wonders of my study of architectural history and one that I…
Istanbul, Turkey
The vast city of Istanbul fascinated me with its complex Byzantine and Ottoman history. As the largest of Turkey’s cities, it is filled with architectural and…
