Leave Your Heart In Istanbul

History has recorded mysterious, seductive marks on the second most populous city in the world. In the past, on the Silk Road, Istanbul played an important role as a busy transshipment place. Today, with its convenient air and waterways network and open visa policy from the government, this largest city in Turkey welcomed 11.6 million visitors in 2012, ranking 5th in the world. In the autumn of Istanbul, I climbed up the Galata Tower, the tallest ancient building in the city, just in time to sunset

. Light rain in the afternoon clouds does not cover the sun that is gradually disappearing. Four sides in sight are great majestic mosques. The prayer of the Koran resounds throughout the city with more than 13 million people Just like when I heard the Buddhist scriptures, the teachings of life, though completely incomprehensible, I had a peaceful feeling, a feeling of being protected by a divine force and being purified of my soul.



The day before, I had another visit to a famous and very interesting building - the Hagia Sophia. Located in the center of Istanbul, this is a very large temple and has a mixed architecture of the church of God and the mosque. In addition to the windows and thatched roofs of typical Christian colors, when looking at the heart, a little below is a large window of Islam leading straight towards Mecca. That day we ran into a religious researcher. He told the story that this church once belonged to the Roman empire. After the conquest of Sultan Mehmed II in 1453, the church was changed to serve Islamic rituals, although this is a crossroads between Europe and Asia, I was admired and impressed. more by the magnificence of the Eastern markings, which made Turkey an inseparable part of Asia This is evident in the architecture of the mosques and towering, ornate palaces in Istanbul.



The city has 64 stunning mosques in total and is hard to visit in a short time. Among these are some famous landmarks such as Sultan Ahmed Mosque (Blue Mosque) with details made from colorful ceramics, built during the heyday of the Ottoman empire, in the 16th and 17th centuries In general, Ottoman architecture is a combination of the traditional architecture of the Mediterranean and the Middle East, reaching a very high level. The Ottomans mastered the art of building large spaces within large domes, achieving the perfect harmony between the interior and the exterior as well as the layout of light and shadow. Mosque space is often narrow and dark with walls, under the Ottoman era was transformed through a dynamic architectural language of tunnels, domes, semi-arches and columns ... into cathedrals. Solemn, sophisticated, preserves the balance between aesthetics and engineering, as well as evokes the feeling of a transcendent energy source of heaven and earth.



There are many famous landmarks, one of which is the largest indoor market in the world Grand Bazaar. This place used to be the setting for many famous movies such as 007 -Skyfall, Taken. I walked from the Hagia Sophia to the Grand Bazaar and had the opportunity to experience what could be magical shopping. It is worth noting that the gold, jewelry and foreign exchange shops in the Grand Bazaar market offer the best currency exchange services in the city. The huge market is full of items from jewelry to antique maps, elaborate woven rugs, even an Aladin's magic lamp is all there to be found! I was amazed to enjoy the feeling of being lost in the market. Persia's story thousand and one night. The Grand Bazaar is too large to make visitors lose their way, if there are no plans with them. I mingle with the flow of people and don't forget to pick up a few small souvenirs before leaving.



Goods sold in the world's largest market Grand BazaarKebap, tea and shisha Talk about Turkish food culture in general and Istanbul in particular cannot help but mention Kebab, tea and Shisha. The traditional Kebab dish consisting of grilled beef or lamb served with rice or wrapped in a flour bread crust is known worldwide as the national dish of the land of the flying carpet. Spicy is available throughout the city from sidewalk stalls to luxury restaurants. Sitting and drinking tea, smoking Shisha and chatting on the street or the harbor with locals is a great way to observe and learn about the life of the people of Istanbul. is a Muslim. They have faith, honestly, happily, do not hesitate to throw bread crumbs feeding the pigeons, are willing to guide and help strangers like me and lend them fishing rods as well. This brings a different feeling from Islam I've heard through the negative side of n.

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