Welcome to Gate to Türkiye.
Discover the complete history of the Eastern Roman Empire, from Constantinople’s foundation to the fall of Byzantium in 1453.
Explore the Roman Walls of Constantinople, from Constantine to the Theodosian fortifications that protected the Byzantine capital for 1,000 years.
Explore the Titus Tunnel in Hatay and the ancient port of Seleukeia Pieria. Discover Rome’s monumental flood control system and Mediterranean harbor.
Tucked near the old city walls of Istanbul stands one of the most important monuments of Byzantine art: Kariye Mosque. Smaller than Hagia Sophia but artistically just as powerful, Chora[…]
Forty Martyrs of Sebaste—forty Roman soldiers who refused to renounce Christianity in 320 AD near modern‑day Sivas, Türkiye.
The Hippodrome of Constantinople once formed the political and social heart of Byzantine Constantinople. Roman emperor Septimius Severus began its construction in the early 3rd century, and Constantine the Great[…]
Discover the Basilica Cistern in Sultanahmet—an underground Byzantine masterpiece with 336 columns, Medusa heads, and centuries of history.
All‑in‑One İstanbul tour: history, landmarks, culture, cuisine, and practical tips for experiencing the city’s highlights.
Explore Balat, Istanbul’s historic Golden Horn neighborhood, home to centuries-old synagogues, Armenian churches, and colorful Ottoman streets rich in culture and heritage.
Hagia Sophia does not belong to one culture or one religion. It tells the story of empires rising, collapsing, and transforming around it. A Short Timeline The building we see[…]
