Historical Architecture of Istanbul, Turkey

Welcome to Istanbul (also known as Constantinople and Byzantium), where East meets West, modernity meets history.

Let's tour the Blue Mosque in front of you then Hagia Sophia behind you.

Blue Mosque, the name comes from the blue ceramics roof tiles.

The design is the culmination of two centuries of Ottoman mosque development and is considered to be the last great mosque of the classical period.

The upper levels of the interior are dominated by blue paint. More than 200 stained glass windows with intricate designs admit natural light.

Hagia Sophia ("Holy Wisdom" in Latin) was an Orthodox cathedral, converted to Catholic cathedral, then mosque then museum.

Restorers have attempted to maintain a balance between both Christian and Islamic cultures on the dome.

Sultan Ahmet Square, here you can find Istanbul's most popular attractions.

The German Fountain was built in Germany then transported to Istanbul in 1900 to commemorate German Emperor Wilhelm II's visit.

Back to the Sultan Ahmet Square again , this was the social centre of Constantinople, capital of the Byzantine Empire