SULTAN ABDULHAMİD HAN İSTANBUL İÇİN HAMİDİYE KÖPRÜSÜ...
istanbulun iki yakasını birbirine bağlaması için projelendirilmiş osmanlıdaki İlk Boğaziçi Köprü Projesi.Bu proje Sultan II. Abdülhamid döneminde yapıldı.
1900 yılında, Anadoluhisarı ile Rumeli Hisarı arasında bir köprü kurulması
için "Bosphorus Railroad Company" adlı şirket çalışmalara başladı.Köprü üzerine demiryolu döşenmesi de planlanmıştı. Böylece, Avrupa’dan kalkan bir tren Bağdat a kadar gidebilecekti.Ancak iç karışıklıklar ve Sultan Abdülhamid'in tahttan indirilmesi o zaman için bu projenin gerçekleştirilmesine engel oldu

Explore Istanbul: A City Where East Meets West in Turkey!

Discover Istanbul, a vibrant metropolis that straddles two continents, offering a rich tapestry of culture, history, and architecture. This unique city, formerly known as Constantinople, serves as a bridge between Europe and Asia and is known for its captivating blend of Eastern and Western influences.

Visit iconic landmarks like the Hagia Sophia mosque, masterpiece of Byzantine architecture that has stood as a church, a mosque, and now a museum. Explore the majestic Topkapi Palace, the sprawling complex where sultans once ruled. Wander through the bustling Grand Bazaar, a labyrinth of shops offering everything from spices to intricate jewelry.

Stroll along the Bosphorus Strait and enjoy the scenic views, dine on delicious Turkish cuisine, and soak in the rich history and dynamic atmosphere of this cosmopolitan city. Whether you're exploring ancient sites, enjoying local coffee in quaint cafes, or watching the sunset over the skyline, Istanbul promises an unforgettable experience.

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Maidens Tower in isle in river, İstanbul, Türkiye

Maiden's Tower, also known as Kız Kulesi, is an iconic tower located on a small islet at the southern entrance of the Bosphorus Strait, off the coast of Üsküdar in Istanbul, Turkey. The tower's history dates back to ancient times, with various legends and myths surrounding its origin. Throughout its history, it has served multiple purposes, including a lighthouse, a defense tower, and a quarantine station. Today, Maiden's Tower is a popular tourist attraction, housing a restaurant and offering panoramic views of the Bosphorus and Istanbul's skyline. It is accessible by boat and is a symbol of the city's rich cultural heritage.

Tell Me About İstanbul

Stop! Let the water of the coffee boil,
Tell me about İstanbul, how was it?
Tell me about Bosphorus, how was it?
June is washed by the runaway rains with vibrations,
Would that seven hills get dried by
Such a hot sun like a mothers care…

Tell me people laughed there,
In trains, ferries, buses.
I like it even if its a lie, say it.
Always agony, always agony, always agony
Had enough…

Stop! Let it stay, don’t turn the TV on
Tell me about İstanbul, how was it?
Tell me about the city of cities, how was it?
While looking in my forbidden eyes from the hills of Beyoglu,
Make compliment about bridges, Sarayburnu, minarets and halic.
Could you say a hello, secretly…

Tell me people laughed there,
In trains, ferries, buses.
I like it even if its a lie, say it.
Always agony, always agony, always agony
Had enough…

Stop! Leave it, don’t move stay like that, please
Your scent is like İstanbul, and your eyes like İstanbul nights.
Now come and hug, hug me the one with henna.
Under the sky, just there together
The dream of starting over by saying thanks god
Is like a river in the desert of your longing.

Tell me people laughed there,
In trains, ferries, buses.
I like it even if its a lie, say it.
Always agony, always agony, always agony
Had enough…

Nazım Hikmet ( a famous Turkish poet )

SULTAN ABDULHAMİD HAN İSTANBUL İÇİN HAMİDİYE KÖPRÜSÜ...
istanbulun iki yakasını birbirine bağlaması için projelendirilmiş osmanlıdaki İlk Boğaziçi Köprü Projesi.Bu proje Sultan II. Abdülhamid döneminde yapıldı.
1900 yılında, Anadoluhisarı ile Rumeli Hisarı arasında bir köprü kurulması
için "Bosphorus Railroad Company" adlı şirket çalışmalara başladı.Köprü üzerine demiryolu döşenmesi de planlanmıştı. Böylece, Avrupa’dan kalkan bir tren Bağdat a kadar gidebilecekti.Ancak iç karışıklıklar ve Sultan Abdülhamid'in tahttan indirilmesi o zaman için bu projenin gerçekleştirilmesine engel oldu

Ortaköy Camii - Ortaköy Mosque

officially the Büyük Mecidiye Camii (Grand Imperial Mosque of Sultan Abdülmecid) in Beşiktaş, Istanbul, Turkey, is situated at the waterside of the Ortaköy pier square, one of the most popular locations on the Bosphorus. This structure is symbolic of the district of Ortaköy as it has a distinctive view of the Bosphorus Strait of Istanbul and the Bosphorus Bridge. The mosque can be viewed from the Bosphorus Cruise that is famous among tourists, to go from the Asian side of Istanbul to the European side on a ferry boat.

History
Located on the site of the present-day Ortaköy Mosque, there previously was a small masjid. Built in 1720, it was ruined during the Patrona Halil Uprising in 1731. The current mosque, which was erected in its place, was ordered by the Ottoman sultan Abdülmecid and built between 1854 and 1856, on the ruins of the Cantemir Palace. Its architects were Armenian father and son Garabet Amira Balyan and Nigoğayos Balyan (who also designed the nearby Dolmabahçe Palace and the Dolmabahçe Mosque), who designed it in the Neo-Baroque style.

The single dome of the mosque was originally built using bricks. However, the dome developed cracks throughout time and was ready to collapse, so a new dome was reconstructed using concrete. In 1894, there was an earthquake that damaged the mosque, and it also suffered a minor fire in 1984. Thus, the structure has undergone a number of repair and restoration work in its time. Today, it is in fair shape.

Features
It consists of a two-story "sultan apartment" which has a "U shaped" plan, a main venue with a square plan which is covered with one dome. The "sliced facades" with mounting columns are "enriched" by carvings as well as relief, giving the mosque a "dynamic appearance". There are two rows of windows providing the main venue a "good illumination"

The mosque is "pint-sized" in comparison to other mosques "on the other side of the golden horn". The mosque was built in Neo-baroque style. In terms of the interior space, this mosque is modest in scale, though the inside is quite spacious with its wide, "high bay windows" which refract its reflection in water as well as daylight. Floral patterned frescoes adorn the inside of the singular dome, along with "niche-like" windows bordered by imitation curtains. Materials like marble were used to build the mihrab and minbar, pink mosaics were also used to decorate the Mihrab. The reconstructed dome was built from concrete, while stone was used to build the two, slim minarets.

There are also several panels of calligraphy executed by Abdülmecid I himself, as he was a calligrapher along with being a sultan.

İstanbul is the most populous city in Turkey and the country's economic, cultural, and historic center. Istanbul is a transcontinental city in Eurasia, straddling the Bosphorus strait between the Sea of Marmara and the Black Sea. Its commercial and historical center lies on the European side and about a third of its population lives on the Asian side.[10] The city is the administrative center of the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality (coterminous with Istanbul Province), both hosting a population of around 20 million residents.[4] Istanbul is one of the world's most populous cities and ranks as world's 6th-largest city proper and the largest European city.

The Büyük Mecidiye or Ortaköy Mosque is easy to appreciate and hard to forget. Painted in opulent shades of crimson, blue, and green and glistening with gold calligraphy, the mosque will have you filled with affection for its grandeur and opulent decoration.

Pro tip: With its unique location under one side of the Bosphorus Bridge, the Ortaköy Mosque is one of the best photography spots in İstanbul. You (and your camera roll) can thank us later.

Explore more at: Selâm News

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Evening View of Istanbul City, Turkey

The evening view of Istanbul, Turkey, is a magical display of illuminated landmarks along the Bosphorus Strait. The Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque glow with warm light, creating a captivating ambiance.

SULTAN ABDULHAMİD HAN İSTANBUL İÇİN HAMİDİYE KÖPRÜSÜ...
istanbulun iki yakasını birbirine bağlaması için projelendirilmiş osmanlıdaki İlk Boğaziçi Köprü Projesi.Bu proje Sultan II. Abdülhamid döneminde yapıldı.
1900 yılında, Anadoluhisarı ile Rumeli Hisarı arasında bir köprü kurulması
için "Bosphorus Railroad Company" adlı şirket çalışmalara başladı.Köprü üzerine demiryolu döşenmesi de planlanmıştı. Böylece, Avrupa’dan kalkan bir tren Bağdat a kadar gidebilecekti.Ancak iç karışıklıklar ve Sultan Abdülhamid'in tahttan indirilmesi o zaman için bu projenin gerçekleştirilmesine engel oldu