Istanbul, Turkey: The Blue Mosque
Istanbul offers a good opportunity to better understand Islam. Visitors are welcome to visit historic mosques — such as the Blue Mosque, nicknamed because of its blue tiles — and at the same time experience a religion that still packs… Continue reading
Istanbul, Turkey: Hagia Sophia
Built under the rule of Emperor Justinian, the great church Hagia Sophia represents Byzantium at its finest, during the glory days of the 6th Century. For more information on the Rick Steves’ Europe TV series — including episode descriptions, scripts,… Continue reading
