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3 days ago · Located at an elevation of up to 937 m (3,074 ft), Safed is the highest city in the Galilee and in Israel. Safed has been identified with Sepph (Σέπφ), a fortified town in the Upper Galilee mentioned in the writings of the Roman Jewish historian Josephus.
21 hours ago · A large lintel of the skeuophylakion's western entrance – bricked up during the Ottoman era – was discovered inside the rotunda when it was archaeologically cleared to its foundations in 1979, during which time the brickwork was also repointed.
4 days ago · During the Ottoman era, due to the building's dilapidated state, only the apse section was converted into a mosque. In the 18th century, Zeynep Sultan Mosque was erected nearby, with a street passing between it and the current mosque structure.
5 days ago · Beginning in the 18th century, Ottoman architecture was opened to external influences, particularly Baroque architecture in Western Europe. Changes appeared during the style of the Tulip Period, followed by the emergence of the Ottoman Baroque style in the 1740s.
4 days ago · Dive deep into Istanbul's rich tapestry of history with our guide to Sultanahmet's top attractions. From Byzantine wonders to Ottoman masterpieces, uncover the timeless tales and architectural gems of Istanbul's Old City.
5 days ago · Hugging the Bosporus waterfront lies the Besiktas district and its plethora of resort-like five-star hotels. An upscale area since the Ottoman era, it’s home to many historic palaces, including Dolmabahçe, Çiragan (which you can now stay at), and Yildiz.
21 hours ago · Hamamönü displays the structure of a neighbourhood of late Ottoman era and early days of Republic and the houses incorporate the features of Ottoman civic architecture. As a whole it presents a sample of old Ankara to its visitors.
