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Istanbul Tour Studio Blog Stories and Tips About Travelling in Turkey HOME TOURS FOOD SIGHTSEEING STAY HISTORY MUSIC A Journey into the Libraries of Istanbul Istanbul is home to numberless libraries from different eras. Here is a great sum of some of the most interesting libraries of the city for the ones interested. Continue Reading → Itır Coşkun in Genel , HISTORY , Sightseeing | 16 May 2018 Turkish Mosaic Tiles (Çini) of the Topkapı Palace Situated on top of the most visible hill of Istanbul, Topkapı Palace is one of the symbols of the city. It was built in 1461 by the Ottoman sultan Mehmet II, who conquered Constantinople and named it Istanbul” in 1453. For more than four centuries the Topkapı Palace was administrative center of the Ottoman Empire as well as private house of the Ottoman imperial family. The palace was home to twenty two different Ottoman sultans and their families; as a consequence, the palatial complex expanded throughout its history with additional structures. Since 1924, the Topkapı Palace is functioning as a museum and it is the most visited museum in Turkey. Although the palace expanded sultan by sultan and family by family, there was one decorative element that remained unchanged and everyone followed: Turkish mosaic tiles (çini) decorating the walls. Our knowledge regarding the Turkish mosaic tiles of the Topkapı Palace is much less compared to its history and architecture, nevertheless this post attempts to give a background information regarding the Turkish mosaic tiles (çini) of the Topkapı Palace. Continue Reading → Alican Kutlay in Sightseeing | 1 May 2018 Street Food from an Ottoman Istanbul Large cities have always been home to mobile vendors selling anything from small toys to dried liver. By the end of the 18th century, newer, larger influxes of migrants brought in many changes for the urban dwellers of Istanbul. Many of these newcomers first found shelter within the markets of the city. As a result, individuals, either migrants or locals, started setting up makeshift cook shops within and around market places. Within 100 years, the number of merchants increased exponentially. The smell of cooking stands, sights of prepared food, and the sounds of mobile vendors singing out their goods were all too familiar. And, for some it was a sign of reputable social standing to be able to eat out.” Continue Reading → Emma Başer Rose in Food | 15 April 2018 Byzantine Cuisine and Dining Tradition Byzantine Empire, also known as Eastern Roman Empire, controlled the area of comprising present-day Turkey for more than one thousand years (330 – 1453 CE). As an empire living such a long time in this geography would develop a rich food culture. And yet, Byzantine cuisine has been a mystery for scholars, cooks, and the general public, because cookbooks surviving from the Byzantines are very rare. Regarding the Byzantine cuisine and dining tradition, scholars usually make deductions with the help of written sources and works of art such as, paintings, icons, frescoes, and so on. In this post, we would like to introduce you Byzantine cuisine and dining tradition of the Byzantines. Continue Reading → Alican Kutlay in Food , Genel , HISTORY | 3 April 2018 Flight Deals to Istanbul with Turkish Airlines As autumn, the best traveling season to Istanbul, is around the corner we wanted to sum up some very reasonable direct flight opportunities to Istanbul from all around the world. Istanbul Ataturk International Airport became the hub of Turkish Airlines which now flies approximately 300 destinations all around the world. Continue Reading → Sinan Sökmen in Genel | 11 August 2017 Visitor Information of Istanbul Museums (Summer 2017) As of June 2017, schedules and admission fees of Istanbul’s museums – both public and private – have changed. In this post you can find their updated (Summer 2017) visitor information, summer schedules (working days and opening hours) and just as a recap the most up-do-date prices of Istanbul museums. Continue Reading → Alican Kutlay in Sightseeing | 30 May 2017 Istanbul – EuroLeague 2017 Final Four Guide Five years after, the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague Final Four returns to Istanbul and to the Sinan Erdem Dome on May 19th and 21st. Without doubt, the matches between Europe’s best four basketball teams (CSKA Moscow, Fenerbahçe, Real Madrid, and Olympiacos) will be breathtaking. Continue Reading → Alican Kutlay in Genel | 10 May 2017 Throwback Istanbul: Aerial Photos from 1966 and 2017 Today, with its 16 million population Istanbul is the largest city of Turkey (not capital city of Turkey) and one of the largest cities in the world. Istanbul’s population increased dramatically in the 1970s and 80s and this increase shows itself in aerial photos as well. In this post we juxtaposed the aerial photos of eight landmarks of Istanbul that were taken in 1966 and 2017. Continue Reading → Alican Kutlay in HISTORY | 30 March 2017 Top Romantic Spots in and Around Istanbul Summer, winter, spring or autumn, Istanbul is beautiful year-round whether it’s under a blazing sun or three meters of snow. So, when love is on the mind this Valentine’s Day, do not be surprised when the city manages to exude more charm than usual. The otherwise grey February streets of Istanbul suddenly become a foggy reminder of romantic pasts. The rushing feeling of people hurrying along Istiklal Street seems tenderer; couples huddle together, bundled shoulder-to-shoulder. While beautiful, the city is just the beginning for any romantic. Whether you are just visiting Istanbul or you are a permanent resident, consider yourself lucky to be windswept in one of the most enchanting cities in the world – if you know where to go. Continue Reading → Emma Başer Rose in Genel , Sightseeing | 24 January 2017 Istanbul Museums’ 2017 Winter Schedule and Admission Fees As of January 2017, schedules and admission fees of Istanbul’s museums – both public and private – have changed. In this post you can find their updated winter schedules (working days and opening hours), admission fees, and other visitor information. Continue Reading → Alican Kutlay in Sightseeing | 18 January 2017 Post navigation ← Older posts Subscribe for receiving freshly baked articles from us! Enter your email address to subscribe our blog and be the first one who reads our new articles! Email Address Istanbul Tour Studio Email us for inquiries! Levent, Mektep Sokak, No:10, First Floor, Office1, Beşiktaş / Istanbul / Turkey Tel: +90 212 243 05...