There is much to see about the Byzantine heritage in today's Istanbul. It is possible to trace the churches, cisterns and palaces of the Byzantine period in various museums and mosques. As a tour guide in Istanbul for nearly 20 years, I have a special interest in the Byzantine period. The mysticism of Byzantium, a civilization that no longer exists, seems interesting to … [Read more...] about BYZANTINE HERITAGE in Istanbul (Updated 2022)
History
HISTORY of ISTANBUL (Summary in 5 Titles with Maps)
The history of Istanbul officially goes back 2700 years. The history of the city consists of multiple layers and has the heritage of Ancient Greek, Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman civilizations. In this article, you can find a brief history of Istanbul under five headings. Short History of Istanbul Istanbul has been known by three different names throughout the course of … [Read more...] about HISTORY of ISTANBUL (Summary in 5 Titles with Maps)
Roman Empire MAP (Eastern and Western Rome)
The map of the Roman Empire shows us how Rome, an Italian city-state, spread throughout the Mediterranean. Evolving from a Republic to an Empire, Rome experienced its peak and then split into East and West. In this article you can find a summary of the history of the Roman Empire. Afterwards, Rome was divided into East and West, and its legacy survived for another 1000 years … [Read more...] about Roman Empire MAP (Eastern and Western Rome)
