3. Hagia Sophia Interior
Hagia Sophia was the ancient world’s second-largest dome (the biggest was Pantheon dome in Italy). Hagia Sophia combines a longitudinal basilica and a centralised building, with a huge 33 -metre diameter main dome supported on four pendentives and two semi-domes, one on either side of the longitudinal axis. In plan, it is about 82 metres long and 73 metres wide. The dome crown rises 55 meters above the pavement.
5. Bosphorus Strait
Istanbul is the largest city in Turkey and also the only city in the world that lies on the two continents, i.e. Europe and Asia. The Bosphorus strait that connects the Black Sea and the Sea of Marmara divides the city into its European parts (Avrupa Yakası) and Asian parts (Anadolu Yakası). The city’s historical and commercial centre lies on the European side, and only about a third of its population lives on the Asian side.
7. Archaeological Site of 7,500 Years Old Laodicea, the Last Church of Revelation
Laodicea had one of the seven churches of Asia mentioned in the Book of Revelation (Revelation 3:14-22). The seventh one is the Laodicea Church.
The archaeological site of Laodicea is located in the north of Denizli, which was built around 5,500 BC in the Early Chalcolithic period. The ancient city of Laodicea, also known as Laodicea on the Lycus, is the largest archaeological site in Denizli. The city had been a largely unknown archaeological site till 2003 when the Denizli Museum initiated the excavation works.
The city had its golden period between the first and third centuries A.D. According to the calculations, the city’s population was around 80,000. Considering that ancient cities of Hierapolis and Tripolis had populations around 40 thousand, Laodicea was a metropolis during that period.
10. The Frontinus Gate of Hieropolis
Frontinus gate of Hierapolis was the monumental gate of the ancient city during the Roman period. It is located at the beginning of the main street of 14 meters wide, on the opposite edge of the South Gate. The three arched entrance was decorated with a simple cornice. In addition, the round-shaped towers reflected reminiscent of the door tradition of the Hellenistic Period.
11. The Theatre of Hieropolis
The theatre at Hierapolis was built in the second century A.D. under the Roman Emperor Hadrian during a period of extensive rebuilding of the ancient city of Hierapolis following a devastating earthquake in 60 A.D. It was later renovated under Septimus Severus (193-211 AD). At this time, the scaenae frons was modified and decorated with elaborate limestone and marble carvings. The interior of the theatre contained one of Anatolia’s most complete and best-preserved collection of Greco-Roman theatre decorations.
13. Red Tour – Cave Dwellings in Fairy Chimneys
Cave houses built into fairy chimneys by the prehistoric dwellings who carved out of the rock and cities dug out into underground. During the Roman era, the area was served as a shelter for the early escaping Christians—the underground cities used by early Christians as hideouts.
14. Red Tour – Rock Castle at Uchisar
The rock castle at Uchisar is the highest point of Cappadocia. The top of the Uchisar Castle provides a magnificent panorama of the surrounding area with Mount Erciyes in the distance. Also, you can see Rose Valley and Pigeon Valley. Many rock-cut churches have been discovered not only on the outskirts of the castle but also inside it.
21. The Colourful Island of Burano
The small island of Burano is best known for its wonderfully colourful houses. Thanks to its vibrant houses, Burano is one of the most colourful places in Italy – arguably even more so than the beautiful Cinque Terre! The history why the fishermen painted their houses bright colours were to be able to navigate their way home when fog descended on the Venetian lagoon.
22. The Colourful Island of Burano
The small island of Burano is best known for its wonderfully colourful houses. Thanks to its vibrant houses, Burano is one of the most colourful places in Italy – arguably even more so than the beautiful Cinque Terre! The history why the fishermen painted their houses bright colours were to be able to navigate their way home when fog descended on the Venetian lagoon.
23. Bridge of Sighs
The Bridge of Sighs was first built in 1614 and designed by Italian Architect Antonio Contino is one of Venice’s major sights and also an important historical landmark. Spanning across the Rio die Palazzo, literally translated as the Palace River, it was intended to connect Palazzo Ducale, the interrogation rooms, with Prigioni, the city prison, which was located directly across the river. The name of the bridge was given based on the sighs of condemned prisoners as they caught their last glimpse of Venice before being thrust into the stifling confinement of the Prigioni.
A popular local legend also says that lovers, who kiss on a gondola at sunset under the Bridge of Sighs, will be granted eternal love and happiness.
About
Capture Life’s Memories
My name is Jeffrey Lim. I am a Singapore based photographer with a strong passion and enthusiasm in photography, especially in travel, urban landscape, and street photography. I’ve enjoyed travelling around the world to create photographs. I shoot passionately with Nikon cameras and lenses.
I’ve had a keen interest in photography using a digital compact camera with full manual control since the young age, but it wasn’t until 2008 when I decided to be serious in photography and bought my first professional camera which was Nikon D90. My love and passion in photography are what truly inspires my works and with my camera allowing me to capture and share the moments which make me feel alive!
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