Bohemian Istanbul: Fener and Balat's Charm-Private Walking Tour

The Theodosius Land Walls were built in the 5th century during the early reign of Emperor Theodosius II (ruled 408–450)and withheld all attacks until 1453.

The church was built by the Empress Pulcheria (ca. 450-453), and her husband, Emperor Marcian. This little shrine has the Hagiasma which is the fountain of holy water where water flowed out of the hands of the marble statue of the Virgin Mary.

Ahrida synagogue which dates back to early 15th century is a beautiful example of this mosaic.

The church consists of poured iron slabs that were floated on cargo ships from Vienna, down the Danube River, across the Black Sea, through the Bosphorus, only to then be mounted on-site.

Since its establishment, the school educated the children of prominent Greek and Bulgarian families of the Ottoman Empire.

Today Fener & Balat are famous for its vintage stores, designer cafés, colorful old wooden houses and amazing churches.

the Greek Orthodox world since around 1600.This compound of buildings located behind the sea walls fronting the Golden Horn includes the beautiful 19th-century Patriarchal Church of St George.

that was used mostly between the 11th and 15th century. This three-story Byzantine palace is situated just within Istanbul's city walls near Edirnekapı gate. This is a unique structure as it is the only Byzantine Palace left standing in the world.