The Empress’s Spot
My very first visit to the Hagia Sophia – a dream realized.
Hagia Sophia
Byzantine Art – A historian’s view, Part 2
I continue my interview with Professor Lawrence Butler here. He has some great recommendations of places to visit when you’re in Istanbul! (Part 1 can be found here: https://eileenstephenson.com/byzantine-art-a-historians-view-part-1/) Q – Having spent some time in Istanbul, what other buildings do you recommend visiting to learn more about Byzantine architecture, and what makes those buildings …
Byzantine Art – A historian’s view. Part 1
Professor Lawrence Butler discusses Byzantine architecture in Istanbul.
Uncommon sights at Hagia Sophia
The Hagia Sophia has many important things to view when you visit. I thought I would share a few photos of lesser known aspects of this great museum. As it happens, I took all of them in the women’s gallery.
The Queen of Cities Does Not Disappoint
In March 2016 I finally realized my dream of visiting Istanbul, bringing along my husband and our youngest daughter. I scrupulously planned out our 10-day visit. I scheduled a number of tours for sites that I thought would require an experienced guide, while for other sites we got the audio guides. The Heart of the …