Istanbul

Beyazit Square

• 14 Dec 2007 01:33
• grand bazaar, beyazit, beyazit square, beyazit meydani, forum tauri, istanbul university, old book bazaar, sahaflar carsisi, beyazit mosque

This was built in 393 during the reign of Theodosius I as the largest square in Istanbul.It situated is in Eminonu district. There was a gigantic triumphal arch in the center decorated by bronze bull heads, hence the name "Forum Tauri" (Square of Bulls).Also it is called Freedom Square.

A few marble blocks and column fragments have been found from the triumphal arc

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Beyazit Tower

• 14 Dec 2007 03:14
• beyazit, beyazit square, beyazit meydani, istanbul university

Beyazit Tower is an 85 metre tall fire-watch tower located in the courtyard of Istanbul University's main campus on Beyazit Square (known as the Forum Tauri in the Roman period) in Istanbul,in Eminonu district, on top of one

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Beyazit Mosque

• 16 Jan 2008 03:44
• beyazit, beyazit square, istanbul university, beyazit mosque, beyazit camisi

Beyazit Mosque is located on the European side of Istanbul,in Beyazit Square which i

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Istanbul University

• 11 Jan 2009 12:58
• istanbul university, university, univercity

Located in Beyazit Square, one of the main characteristics of Istanbul University is its leadership in higher education for centuries. It has played a guiding and influential role in the social and cultural life of our country. We can clearly see this when we trace the line of historical development of the University.

Istanbul University, as one of the oldest educational institutions, not only of Turkey, but also of the world, was founded when Mehmet the Conqueror conquered Istanbul. Education began to be available in theological schools ("medrese/madrasah" as they were then called)

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