Category: Turkey

This morning we head out to Sulemaniye Mosque, built 1550-1557 for Suleymaniye I and designed by the Ottoman Empire’s greatest architect: Sinan. Sinan was not a formally-trained architect, but designed Read More …

First stop this morning is the Hagia Sophia, which is a true highlight, but closed on Mondays. As we round the corner, I see that the line to get in Read More …

Up, fresh and rested, packed up the backpack and headed down for breakfast before 9am pickup by the guide. The hotel provides a great Turkish breakfast, complete with cucumbers, olives Read More …