The tall and dark brown building standing next to the square is the Ataturk Cultural Center. To the west of the square is Takshim Park, which was once a large artillery battalion during the Ottoman Empire.

Cross the Republic Avenue and arrive at the parade ground of the artillery battalion. After World War II, this wide open space was preserved. In recent years, star-rated hotels and high-rise buildings have risen here.

There is a place near Taksim Square called slums by Nalan Shiqi and Yunluo tour guides. There are often thieves and robbers here. Nancy has always asked Nalan Shiqi and Yunluo to be careful. I remembered that the tour guides on a certain street in Rome also gave similar advice. Fortunately, Chinese people no longer carry large amounts of cash with them when traveling.

(Sometimes think about the fact that many luxury goods can’t be afforded even if they use sacks to put cash in. Moreover, there are foreign exchange controls in China...). Naturally, thieves and pickpockets no longer love Nalan Shiqi and Yunluo. As long as they are careful enough, they are safe to walk.

Although this square is also used to commemorate the founding head of state, it is not suitable for comparison with the ** square in Sihai City, which is a landmark building in feudal society.

A photo of the founding head of state of Xinhua and the slogan of creating a new social system are hung on a city tower in the Forbidden City. The symbolic meanings are completely different. The square is actually not big, but there are many bustling shopping streets next to it, which are very lively.

On the south of the square stands a circular independence monument to commemorate the founder of the Republic, the founder of the Republic, the founder of the Republic, Kemore, who is extremely admired by thousands of Turkish people. Lifelike bronze reliefs show the style of the founder of the nation to the world. Every major festival day, there are always many Turks sending wreaths, similar to the monument to the people's heroes of Nalan Seqi and Yunluo.

I believe many glutinous people have a lot of ideas when seeing this picture, but the taste is really special. I tasted the famous authentic Turkish Roujiamo. There are a lot of spices added to it. People who are not used to the special taste will not find it particularly delicious.

There are many handsome chefs in the kitchen. They are very enthusiastic when they see Nalan Shiqi and Yunluo. There are many snack bars on the street similar to Chinese fast food rations. They can actually buy cards, and some also charge US dollars. In fact, you can also travel around Istanbul without changing your lira.

The street lottery stalls and real lottery prizes can be seen everywhere in the noisy street markets. It seems that there are many people around the world who believe in "winning the lottery changes destiny, and lottery illuminates life."

You can gain a lot on this commercial pedestrian street. It is somewhat similar to Zhongshan Road in A-Tuy. In addition to various brand stores, it also sells various Turkish specialties and snacks. The most important thing is that the price is much cheaper than the Grand Bazaar that Nalan Shiqi and Yunluo went to after Nalan Shiqi. There is no need to bargain.

You must seize the opportunity. After passing this village, there will be no such store, because the main audience here is still local residents of Istanbul, and almost all those who visit Grand Bazaar are foreign tourists. Seeing the lights above the street reminds Yunluo of the night in Interlaken, Switzerland...

In Istanbul, you can really find many traces of the integration of Asian and European cultures, such as fast-food shops, residential buildings on the street, and various road-occupying operations... At one moment, Yunluo felt as if he was still in China. If it weren't for their appearance that they were completely different from oriental races, Yunluo's illusion would have continued.

They are all very enthusiastic and simple when living at the cultural fusion point. The over-politeness of pure Asians and the extreme xenophobia of pure Europeans make people feel a bit extreme, but the two cultures finally reached harmony here, allowing Nalan Shuqi and Yunluo to fully feel their sincere welcome to Nalan Shuqi and Yunluo's visit.

Black tea goes east and coffee goes west. Perhaps the sweet and greasy gummies here are specialty bitter coffee. Sticky butter ice cream, all kinds of strange flavors of tea and food mixed with spices can slightly reflect the lovely personality of the Turks.

The itinerary in Istanbul was only two days short. On the first day, I felt a unique Asian and European style. On the second day, Nalan Seqi and Yunluo began to understand the historical civilization of Istanbul by visiting the monuments.

There have been many thrilling stories in this military strategist place, among which the parts related to China are: this links the Silk Road that year. When the Ottoman Turkish Empire emerged and blocked the trade in Asia and Europe, the maritime silk of Nalan Seqi and Yunluo flourished.

I opened the hotel window in the early morning and took a picture of the first sunshine in Istanbul. The beautiful Bosphorus Strait is in the distance and the upcoming shopping mall is beside me. If I have the opportunity to visit Turkey again in the future, I hope I can come here again.

This kind of grand mosque with multiple minars can be seen everywhere in Istanbul. Although the Muslims here are relatively open, the whole city is still full of Islamic religious atmosphere. However, there are only 4 minars at most, and then the Blue Mosque that Nalan Shiqi and Yunluo are going to visit have 6 minars.

The Blue Mosque is actually the common name, named after the glory of Izni blue tiles. Its real name should be the Sutanahmetca Mosque. It is the work of mehmetaga, the most outstanding architect in the world of Islam. It is one of the most important buildings in Istanbul and the tourist center of the Old City Street.

The Blue Mosque Blue Mosque was built in the 17th century with a diameter of 27.5 meters. There are also 4 smaller domes and 30 small domes. The large circles and small circles are very beautiful. The walls inside the mosque are all decorated with blue and white Iznik tiles. There are six minarets around the huge dome.

The Blue Mosque is one of the ten wonders in the world. It is said that only the mosque in the holy city of Mecca can build six minarets. When the Blue Mosque was built, the architect heard the order of Sutan Hemi I to "golden" and did not expect that the sound of "golden" and "six" was very close. As a result, the Blue Mosque had six minarets more than the rule.

The construction of the Blue Mosque did not use a single nail, and it did not collapse after several earthquakes. 260 small windows, more than 20,000 blue tiles, carpets and the art of Arabic calligraphy are important highlights of the temple.

The majestic mosque shines brightly under the warm autumn sun. The words on the lintel are Arabic. It is said that the official language before Türkiye has always been Arabic.

After 1928, after the founding of the Republic of Turkey, Mustafa Kemal Atatuk, began to reform the country's language to mark the difference between the new country and the old Ottoman Empire, the current Turkish language was created.

The indispensable minarets in the mosques are unique. After returning from Turkey, Yunluo carefully observed the mosques around him and found that there were almost no minarets. Perhaps because the mosques were too small, China could only see the minarets and could also enter and exit the mosques freely.

In Egypt, women must cover their bodies and hair before entering the mosque. In Turkey, they can visit freely except for prayer time. There is no need for Baotou, but they must cover the exposed part. The rules slowly change from west to east.

The black cat I saw on the steps before entering the mosque is already a little old, with a gray beard. His eyes are staring at the visiting tourists. It is quite majestic and respectable. As expected, due to the solemn and solemn religious atmosphere, even the cats here are extremely aristocratic.

The stained glass on the windows is said to be from the famous Burano Island (Glass Island) in Venice, Italy. It looks particularly blurred and dreamy under the reflection of sunlight and lights.

When Yun Luo first saw such a beautiful scene, he was amazed at the star-like chandeliers, and was deeply attracted by the gorgeous European-style stained glass. Isn’t this a testimony to the fusion of Asian and European cultures? In Islam, people can directly talk to God and think of praying in this situation.

Will you feel closer to the true God Allah? The carpet is also a peerless beauty. The delicate embroidery of the pattern and dreamlike scene adds to the mysterious atmosphere of the Blue Mosque.

The inner wall of the entire mosque is decorated with more than 20,000 iznik tiles, with the main color of blue, which is very beautiful. These tiles not only form various patterns, but also integrate with the overall building to continue its beauty. Because of this, people affectionately call it the "Blue Mosque".

On the west side of the Blue Mosque is the site of the arena, with three pillars standing on the square. On the southernmost side is the "Diodosi I Obelisk" with reliefs up to 25.6 meters, which was transported by the emperor of the Roman Empire from the Karnak Temple in Luxor, Egypt.

The "Pillar of Snake" was broken during transportation and was only 8 meters high. This was transported by Constantine I from the Apollo Temple in Delphi, Greece. It was built by Greece in the 5th century BC to commemorate the Persian War. The group members jokingly said this was a Tianjin marijuana flower, which was indeed a bit of a bit at first glance.

The nearby octagonal building is the "Foot of Germany", which was presented by the German Emperor William II... It is said that there are many proverbs written in Arabic hidden on the roof.

Opposite the Blue Mosque is Hagia Sophia Cathedral, and you can still see the minaret. If it weren't said that this was an Orthodox church, Yunluo would still think it was a mosque. It and Hagia Sophia Church in Harbin are rare Orthodox churches that have been preserved to this day.

Hagia Sophia was built during the reign of the Eastern Roman emperor Justinian (532 AD-537 AD), when the Byzantine Empire was in its heyday. As one of the ten most desirable churches in the world, Hagia Sophia Cathedral is across the street from the Blue Mosque.

Hagia Sophia is extremely magnificent, fully reflecting its excellent architectural art, and thus becoming a design template for the Islamic mosque later. After the decline of the Byzantine Empire, Hagia Sophia has been transformed into a Turkish mosque dedicated to Allah. Hagia Sophia is a religious museum shared by Christians and Muhammad believers.

Tickets for the historical sites in Istanbul like to be made into keys. These ancient buildings are the keys to understanding the once glorious ancient civilizations. They are now famous religious museums.

This church is more magnificent than the Hagia Sophia Church in Harbin and has more oriental ethnic characteristics. There are so many tourists visiting it. There seem to be many locals sitting on lounge chairs chatting in the park in front of the door. It feels very comfortable to wander and relax among the ancient monuments.

When I entered the church, I was immediately stunned by the exquisite architectural style here. In addition to the murals of Our Lady and Christ, there are many giant circular signs engraved in Arabic on the pillars.

The conflict between Asia and Europe has such a beautiful manifestation again. Many things that were previously out of place actually felt quite harmonious here, which made Yun Luo even more believe that the most beautiful art originated from religion.

The visit to Hagia Sophia is relatively easy, and you don’t have to wrap your arms around, and you can walk around at will. The images of Our Lady and Christ are very distinctive. If you want religion to enter the hearts of people, your similar appearance will make them feel much more intimate.

While wandering outside the church, I met an intimate couple. They seemed to be traveling freely and were discussing with a map. Yunluo happened to catch this classic scene. The atmosphere here seemed to be easily intoxicated. They were alone in each other's world...

After the morning tour, Nalan Shiqi and Yunluo followed the tour guide through many twists and turns to find a place to eat Chinese food. Since using that local meal, Nalan Shiqi and Yunluo have firmly demanded Chinese food, which is a bit difficult for Turkey, where few Chinese tourists visit.

So the dining location of Nalan Shiqi and Yunluo was changed to a Korean restaurant near a scenic spot. They originally thought they could only eat kimchi and cold noodles, but later they found out that they also made Chinese food. The waiter and chef were still locals, but they still couldn't see the shadow of Asians at all.

The alleys near the monument group are very distinctive, with round stone pavement generally narrow, and it is basically difficult for big cars to pass through. There are cafes and homestays on both sides of the street. If you have the opportunity to travel to Istanbul for free, renting a small room here is also a good experience.

On the way to the restaurant, I saw locals playing football. Turkey's football is a national sport and is loved by both men, women, young and old. Turkish Airlines' advertisements invite national team football stars to endorse the speech, which is similar to table tennis and badminton in China.

The afternoon tour focused on the Old Turkish Palace, which is a magical palace with a rich collection. Due to the special geographical location of Istanbul, the exhibits are all from East Asia to Western Europe, including all kinds of gems and gold ornaments, and the exquisite carvings and production dazzled Nalan Shiqi and Yun Luo.
Chapter completed!