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Istanbul

Istanbul is a city in Turkey that straddles Europe and Asia across the Bosphorus Strait. The Old City reflects cultural influences of the many empires that once ruled here. In the Sultanahmet district, the open-air, Roman-era Hippodrome was for centuries the site of chariot races, and Egyptian obelisks remain. The iconic Byzantine Hagia Sophia features a soaring dome and Christian mosaics.

Istanbul Modern is a popular museum and is located on the Bosphorus close to Karaköy Port often hosts the exhibitions of well-known Turkish and foreign artists.

Some of the works of art from the late Ottoman time are being exhibited in Pera Museum, one of the most popular ones is the Kaplumbağa Terbiyecisi (Turtle Trainer) by Osman Hamdi Bey.

Apart from its permanent group, the museum also hosts visiting exhibitions just like the works of famous artists (Rembrandt.)

Hotel Pera Palace was built in 1892 in this area in order to host the Orient Express’s passengers. Agatha Christie wrote the novel ‘Murder on the Orient Express’ in this hotel. Agatha’s room is preserved as a museum now.

In Pera Palace, over the years ,other guests are being entertained, including Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, Julio Iglesias , Greta Garbo ,Jacqueline Kennedy Onasis, Edward VIII (former King of England).

Posted January 29, 2016 02:16