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June 30, 2024, 6:20 pmTurkey has always been a magnet for tourists from all over the world, as proven by the 1.5 million visitors it averages every month. Not only is it filled with cultural treasures, but it is also unique because it is the only country in the world that belongs to two continents – Asia and Europe.
First on the itinerary was the famous Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque, with its four towering minarets adding a dose of prestige to the view. Built during the Eastern Roman Empire, it has been transformed many times – first, it was an Orthodox church, then it became a Catholic church, after which it was an Eastern Orthodox church, then a mosque, then a museum, and, four years ago, it was converted back into a mosque.
On our way to this fine dining restaurant, we passed by another imposing edifice, the Nuruosmaniye Mosque, an 18th-century Ottoman baroque structure, which I found captivating because of its unique blend of classical design and contemporary Western architecture. This made me wonder why Istanbul has so many mosques. Our tour guide told me that the city used to be the capital of the Byzantine Empire, a seat of Christianity, and had many churches.
I also enjoyed spending time on Istiklal Caddesi , which has been limited to pedestrian traffic and a railway tram. Hundreds of tourists walk up and down this street, which is lined on both sides with all kinds of shops selling food, souvenirs, apparel, and more. This street, in the new section of Istanbul, is Ground Zero for tourists.I came across the Church of St.
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