Will von Behr, MA
A Brief History of the Bosphorus Bridge in Istanbul
What is the Bosphorus Bridge? The Bosphorus Bridge is an elegant, continent-connecting suspension bridge that’s an iconic symbol of...
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Will von Behr, MA
A Brief History of Åžehzade Mosque in Istanbul
What is Şehzade Mosque? Şehzade Mosque is a 16th-century mosque dedicated to the memory of Süleyman the Magnificent’s favourite son,...
Will von Behr, MA
A Brief History of the Golden Horn in Istanbul
What is the Golden Horn? The Golden Horn is a natural estuary and now a major urban waterway criss-crossed by bridges. Golden Horn...
Will von Behr, MA
A Brief History of the Column of Constantine in Istanbul
What is the Column of Constantine? The Column of Constantine is a Roman monumental column built to celebrate the dedication of...
Will von Behr, MA
A Brief History of Beyazıt Square in Istanbul
What is Beyazıt Square? Beyazıt Square is a large public square outside Bayezid II Mosque and Istanbul University’s monumental gate....
Will von Behr, MA
A Brief History of Bayezid II Mosque in Istanbul
What is Bayezid II Mosque? Bayezid II Mosque is a 16th-century mosque complex endowed by Sultan Bayezid II and constructed in 1500-1507....
Will von Behr, MA
A Brief History of Galata Tower in Istanbul
What is Galata Tower? Galata Tower is a 14th-century Romanesque watchtower built into the walls of the Genoese colony in Constantinople,...
Will von Behr, MA
A Brief History of Süleymaniye Mosque in Istanbul
What is Süleymaniye Mosque? Süleymaniye Mosque is a 16th-century mosque complex endowed by Sultan Süleyman the Magnificent and designed...
Will von Behr, MA
A Brief History of Atatürk Museum in Istanbul
What is Atatürk Museum? Atatürk Museum is a house museum dedicated to the life of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, founder-president of the Turkish...
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