Byzantium Along the Golden Horn

Fatih – Balat – Fener, İstanbul

The ancient city of Byzantion stretched from the Historical Peninsula to the Golden Horn. The name “Golden Horn” derives from its color during sunset. In recent years, the modern buildings of the area were removed, and many historic buildings were excavated and then opened as museums. There are several churches and mosques along with a palace of the Eastern Roman Empire here. The local houses and neighborhood add a unique atmosphere to this area.

SEE

Hagia Theodosia (Gül Cami)
Theotokos Panaghiotissa (Kanlı Kilise)
Kariye Mosque (former Church of the Holy Savior in Chora
Church of Saint Mary of Blachernae (Panaya Vlaherna Holy Spring)
Pantocrator Church (Zeyrek)
Constantine Lips Monastery (Feneri İsa Cami)
Theotokos Kyriotissa (Kalenderhane Cami)
Hagia Theodoro- Church Mosque of Vefa (Vefa Kilise Cami)
Church of Sergius & Bacchus (Küçük Ayasofya Cami)
Church of Panagia Mouhliotissa, Fener
Ecumenical Patriarchate of İstanbul & Church of St. George

TASTE

Lakerda (pickled bonito)
Pilaki (bean salad)
Kurufasulye (whitebean stew) and pilav
Pickles

SMELL

Bosphorus
Simit
Chestnut
Grilled corn on the cob

TOUCH

The colorful houses in Balat
The stones of the Galata Tower

LISTEN

The bells of the street cable car
Ship horns