by Nyssa P. Chopra | Jun 2, 2013 | Asia, Destinations, Travel Well, Turkey
The juxtaposition of Islamic calligraphy and the crucifix inside the Hagia Sophia in Istanbul, Turkey is an experience in itself and yet another example of Turkey’s tolerance of other faiths.
by Nyssa P. Chopra | Nov 4, 2012 | 24/48 Hours, Asia, Destinations, Europe, HomeFeatured, Travel Well, Turkey
Istanbul’da hos geldiniz—welcome to Istanbul! Istanbul is a tale of two cities. Straddling Europe and Asia and divided by the strait of Bosporus, the former capital of the Byzantine and Ottoman Empires is the only metropolitan city that has its foot on two continents,...
by Nyssa P. Chopra | Sep 19, 2012 | Asia, Destinations, Travel Well, Turkey
Istanbul is one of the most visually-appealing metropolitan cities of the world and it is no surprise that its architecture in pure Islamic form exhibits the same aesthetic details. Scores of houses of worship have been constructed throughout the city, but these three...
