| Churches
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The
city abounds with churches of various denominations. A few churches
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| Introduction
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 The
Arabic word "Islam" simply means "submission",
and drives from a word meaning "peace" and a life
focused on peace, mercy, and forgiveness. In a religious context
it means complete submission to the will of God... More
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| Mevlana |
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 The great mystic and poet Mevlana Celaleddin-i Rumi was born in Balkh, Afghanistan, on September 30, 1207 A.D. His father Bahaeddin Veled decided to leave Balkh because of the Mongol Invasions. Upon the invitation of the Seljuk Sultan Alaeddin Keykubat, Bahaeddin Veled settled in Konya in Central Anatolia in 1220. Meanwhile, Mevlana married Gevher Hatun in Karaman and his son, Sultan Veled, was born in 1226 in the same town... More |
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| Mevlevi |
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After the death of the great Sufi mystic Mevlana .Celaleddin Rumi (1207-1273) in Konya, his son Sultan Veled founded the Sufi Order of Mevlevi dervishes (known in the West as the Whirling Dervishes) based on his father's teachings... More
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Mosques in Istanbul
 Eyup Mosque is the first mosque built after Ottomans conquered the city Istanbul. The mosque is situated outside the walls near the Golden Horn. Eyup who was the standard-bearer of the Prophet Mohammed, died here in an assault on Constantinople in 670... More |
Synagogues
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If you would like to visit the Synagogues of Istanbul, or participate in services, please read the following information. You can visit the synagogues only after having secured an appointment - at the latest; 24 hours before the visit - by contacting the synagogue foundation or the office of the Chief Rabbinate during office hours (Mon-Thu: 9:30-17:00; Fri.: 9:30-13:00). Please send your passport number and full name in advance to the relevant office and carry your passport with you for security checks during your visits to all synagogues... More |
