Showing 1-2 of 2 results
-
Baths Of Lady Hürrem
Traditionally, every mosque had a hamam included in or around its complex of buildings. Aya Sofya was no exception and this elegant symmetrical building, designed by Sinan between 1556 and 1557, was built just across the road from the great mosque by Süleyman in the name of his wife Hürrem Sultan, known to history as Roxelana. The hamam was one of 32 Sinan designed and is widely thought be his best.
-
Hippodrome
The Hippodrome was the centre of Byzantium's life for 1000 years and of Ottoman life for another 400. The scene of countless political dramas during the long life of the city, the rival chariot teams of 'Greens' and 'Blues' had separate sectarian connections. Support for a team was akin to membership of a political party and a team victory had great effects on policy. A Byzantine emperor might lose his throne as the result of a post-match riot.
Showing 1-2 of 2 results
