The Firefighting Equipment and Spectacle
The fire engines used in old Constantinople (now Istanbul) were small and simple. They were so light that four men could easily carry one...
Firemen More Interesting Than Dogs
While the dogs of Constantinople (modern-day Istanbul) often attract attention, some visitors find the firemen even more interesting. Fires are quite common in the...
Code of Conduct – Limes Congress
The International Congress of Roman Frontier Studies (Limes Congress) is committed to creating a safe, welcoming, and respectful environment for everyone. We want all...
We Are Here to Help
We know that this guide may not answer all your questions. For that reason, we have a team of friendly volunteers and staff who...
Seljuq and Mamluk Architecture
Chair Nikos Tsivikis
This session focuses on towers and fortifications from various cultural and historical backgrounds across the Middle East and Anatolia.
Stéphane Pradines
Islamic, Armenian, or...
The Lives of Turkish-Mahommedan Women
In Salonika, there are also Turkish-Mahommedan women, who live very differently from the Christian and Jewish women. These women are always dressed in plain...
The Deunmeh A Unique Group of Women
There is another group of women in Salonika who are very different in both appearance and social status. These women belong to a group...
Albanian Men and Their Authority
Here, you’ll see men of distinction—dark-skinned, proud, and strong in their walk. These are Albanians. They wear white quilted skirts, black hats, and silver-decorated...
Church of the Saints Sergius and Bacchus and the Armenian Patriarchate
A Testament to Byzantine Splendor
Situated on Kûfiik Ayasofya Avenue in Sultanahmet, the Church of the Saints Sergius and Bacchus, also known as the Little...
Unveiling Istanbul’s Christian Heritage
Silivrikapı Panagia Pege Church and the Ecumenical Patriarchate
Testament to Byzantine Faith
Silivrikapı Panagia Pege Church, erected between 457 and 474 under the reign of Emperor...
