One's destination is never a place but a new way of seeing things.

TOPKAPI PALACE no wonder truly reflects the life of Ottoman Sultans because it is the place where they lived and from where the whole empire was operated.  This wonderful Ottoman architecture is now converted into a museum. It will definitely take you back in time. Again a wonderful time for me spending in such in an amazing palace. Topkapi palace is no doubt an interesting place for history lovers. When i looked at this wonderful palace i could imagine the fantastic world of Ottoman Sultans that was full of glorious past as well the tears and heart breaking tragedies belongs to the emperors. I was really fascinated to see this palace of Sultan Suleyman and Hurrem Sultan, one of the most influential woman in Ottoman empire and the greatest and richest of all Sultans. They lived and died here but their tombs are located in famous imperial mosque "Suleyman Mosque" built by same Shah Suleyman during in his empire along with their other family members especially their daughter

One of another great architecture in beautiful and mesmerizing Istanbul is HAGIA SOFIA that stands in front of stunning Blue Mosque. It's famous because Once a church, then a mosque and now a museum and that's why it makes a truly extraordinary place probably nowhere found in the world and none other than this place. It was so fascinating to see both Islamic and Christian architecture in one place.That's truly charming and spiritual. HAGIA SOFIA reminds me some scenes of Dan Brown's novel "INFERNO" where the story ends. Not only this but also hippodrome, spice bazar in grand bazar and galata bridge also included in this novel.  Though my trip was not inspired from that novel yet exploring Istanbul historic landmarks realize me that i am following footsteps of professor Robert Langdon, hero of Dan Brown's novel "Inferno". Actually Dan Brown is probably the famous novelist who is known for his books influence many of his readers to visit personal