Hagia Sophia of Istanbul

The Hagia Sophia could be one of the most impressive structures we’ve ever seen.

Not so much for the building itself, although it is spectacular, but for the fact that this massive cathedral was built… CONTINUE READING >> 

The Hagia Sophia could be one of the most impressive structures we’ve ever seen.

Not so much for the building itself, although it is spectacular, but for the fact that this massive cathedral was built… CONTINUE READING >> 

The Topkapı Palace of Istanbul

The sultans had quite a collection of jaw dropping jewels, among them a gold box filled of emeralds, multiple ruby and diamond handled swords and daggers, and the highlight, the Spoonmaker’s Diamond, one of the largest… CONTINUE READING >> 

The sultans had quite a collection of jaw dropping jewels, among them a gold box filled of emeralds, multiple ruby and diamond handled swords and daggers, and the highlight, the Spoonmaker’s Diamond, one of the largest… CONTINUE READING >>