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The Istanbul Railway Museum
Dear friends, we are once again in Istanbul. This time I will tell you about the Railway Museum, located near many famous landmarks of the city. The museum is…
Istanbul Museum of Painting and Sculpture
During my travels in Turkey, I have come to the conclusion that local residents are not avid appreciators of art museums. Therefore, when visiting such exhibition…
Fortress of Aydos in Istanbul
Hi! Today awaits another story about one of the ancient fortresses of the amazing Istanbul. The fortification is called the Aydos Fortress. Not long ago, a large-…
The Shah-i-Zinda Ensemble
I decided to conclude my first stroll through the marvelous Samarkand with a visit to the Shah-i-Zinda complex. Locals had told me that it was a very interesting…
Hazrat Khizr Mosque in Samarkand
The penultimate landmark I visited during my trip to Samarkand last year was the complex of the Hazrat Khizr Mosque. In modern times, the ensemble is known as the…
Ishratkhana Mausoleum in Samarkand
My next piece on the sights of ancient Samarkand will be dedicated to the Ishratkhana Mausoleum. This building is not on the list of the city's most popular…
Borusan Contemporary: one of Istanbul's most unusual museums
While exploring the attractions of Istanbul, I came across a very unusual art museum. The exhibition is called Borusan Contemporary. What makes this place…
Architectural Ensemble of Registan in Samarkand
Friends, we find ourselves once again in the enchanting city of Samarkand. Its architectural monuments can be rightfully called the main attractions of Uzbekistan…
"Panorama 1453" Museum in Istanbul
The spring of 1453 completely changed the fate of ancient Constantinople: on May 29, after a prolonged siege and storming, the city was conquered by the army of…