The Churches of Peace in Jawor and Świdnica, the largest timber-framed religious buildings in Europe, were built in the former Silesia in the mid-17th century, amid the religious strife that followed the Peace of Westphalia. Constrained by the physical and political conditions, the Churches of Peace bear testimony to the quest for religious freedom and [...]
These eight churches are outstanding examples of a range of architectural solutions from different periods and areas. They show the variety of designs and craftsmanship adopted in these narrow, high, timber constructions with their characteristic tall, slim clock towers at the western end of the building, either single- or double-roofed and covered by shingles. As [...]
When we know that the Topkapi Palace was the residence of Ottoman sultans and rulers between the fifteenth and nineteenth century, one suspects that he must immediately contain luxury. Located near the old city of Istanbul, the palace called Topkapi Serail or Sarayi, enjoys stunning views, both on the sea of Marmara and the Bosphorus. [...]
The Topkapi Palace and Topkapi Palace is an extraordinary complex of buildings that extends in a beautiful location overlooking the Sea of Marmara and the Golden Horn on one of the seven hills of Istanbul. Here once stood the imperial palace of Constantine, which fell apart but with the collapse of the empire. After the [...]
Sultan Mehmet the Ottoman Conqueror built the Topkapi Palace in Istanbul shortly after he conquered the city in the 15th century. The palace was expanded by successive sultans, and remained the sultan’s residence for the Ottoman Empire for over 400 years. It has opulent rooms, fine art collections, and peaceful courtyards, and is one of [...]
With its strategic location on the Bosphorus peninsula between the Balkans and Anatolia, the Black Sea and the Mediterranean, Istanbul has been associated with major political, religious and artistic events for more than 2,000 years. Its masterpieces include the ancient Hippodrome of Constantine, the 6th-century Hagia Sophia and the 16th-century Suleymaniye Mosque, all now under [...]
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