Many European writers have throughout the last centuries been attracted to the special atmosphere of Eyüp cemetery. One is French novelist and journalist Pierre Loti (1850-1923). He spent so much time here enjoying the view over the ...
Went to the Pierre Lotti cafe and cemetery in Eyup, by cable car. There is a fine view of the Golden Horn and many minarets on the horizon. Unfortunately the sky was hazy so the pictures are not good. Then walked down, visited and, ...
Our first site is the Eyup Sultan Mosque. Eyup Ensari was a friend to Muhammed and one of the founders of Islam who died fighting for the new faith. His tomb was revered by the Byzantine as a mark of respect. When Mehmet the Conqueror ...
