Author: Ulgen Ozgul

Previous Posts

• A Pleasant Surprise: The Mosaic Museum of Zeytinburnu September 25, 2026
• The Maiden’s Tower September 10, 2026
• Fine Dining in Karaköy May 28, 2026
• Recommendations of an Istanbulite: Where to Eat Around Beyoğlu October 8, 2025
• The Catchers of the Eye (3):  Giving Without Humiliating September 21, 2025
• The Catchers of the Eye (2):  Symbols of the Greatest Sportive Rivalry of Ottoman Times May 17, 2025
• The Catchers of the Eye (1): The Bull of Istanbul May 4, 2025
• Architectural Expressions of Love and Compassion: Ottoman Bird Houses April 16, 2025
• A Glimpse of Turkish Wines and Somewhere You Can Taste Them April 1, 2025
• May All Your Wishes Come True: Two Renowned Orthodox Shrines in Istanbul April 25, 2024
• The Museum of the Seventh Art: Istanbul Cinema Museum March 18, 2024
• An Exhibition Not To Be Missed: “Istanbul As Far As The Eye Can See” February 25, 2024
• Recommendations of an Istanbulite: Places to Eat Around Karaköy February 7, 2024
• The Pinnacle of Self-Indulgence: The Turkish Bath January 22, 2024
• At the Art and Culture Hub of the City: The İstiklal Avenue July 1, 2023
• A Recently Revived Jewel in Beyoğlu June 5, 2023
• Galata Yet Again: From Mundane to Spiritual August 21, 2022
• Exploring the Old Genoese Quarter of Istanbul: Galata April 13, 2022
• Looking for a Decent Pub around Beyoğlu? March 10, 2022
• “Mirror of Industrial Heritage”: The Rahmi M. Koç Museum February 15, 2022
• The Archaeological Museums of the City November 30, 2021
• Beykoz Mecidiye Pavilion August 30, 2021
• A New Museum in Town: The Beykoz Glass and Crystal Museum August 16, 2021
• The Castle of Rumelia: A Monumental Witness of History by the Bosphorus July 4, 2021
• The Küçüksu Pavilion: Another Imperial Gem by the Bosphorus June 12, 2021
• Paving the Way for the Conquest June 2, 2021
• The Jews of Istanbul: A Deep-rooted Community of the City March 24, 2021
• The Palace of Porphyrogenitus: An outstanding Building from Byzantine Times February 23, 2021
• The Maslak Royal Lodges February 12, 2021
• The Beautiful Setting of a Royal Love Affair… November 17, 2020
• The Beautiful Mosaics and Frescoes of the Chora… October 20, 2020
• The Naval Museum September 9, 2020
• The Mosaics of the Great Palace June 10, 2020
• The Museum of a Time-Honoured Tradition May 21, 2020
• Ottoman Gravestones: Beautiful Gates to the Nether Realm March 15, 2020
• Hacı Abdullah: A Historical Gem of Turkish Cuisine in Beyoğlu March 2, 2020
• The Ottoman Imperial Painting Collection February 22, 2020
• Fine Dining in the Old City January 8, 2020
• Time for a Quick Bite in the Old City? December 8, 2019
• “Blooming Flowers in Caria” November 12, 2019
• “The Great Eagle” November 7, 2019
• “The Child Within Me”: A Contemporary Art Exhibition in an Historical Setting October 14, 2019
• The Russian Church on the Rooftop August 12, 2019
• Baylan: The Oldest Surviving Pastry Shop in Istanbul July 3, 2019
• The Istanbul Toy Museum June 3, 2019
• A Polish Village Away from Poland May 20, 2019
• Hagia Sophia by Night: A Sensational Experience May 12, 2019
• Tulip Time in Istanbul April 25, 2019
• Haricot Beans, Pilaf and Pickles… April 9, 2019
• The Magnificent Mosque of the Magnificent Sultan April 7, 2019