SANATORIUM presents Didem Erbaş’s solo exhibition “As the Land Falls Apart”. The exhibition examines the processes of existence and extinction of living species through spatial constructions, employing a multilayered perspective across various materials and media.

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Sant Sophia Cathedral Attraction Review &zwnj; Historical and Cultural Value &zwnj;&zwnj; Architectural Status &zwnj;: Sant Sophia Cathedral (Hagia Sophia) is a representative work of Byzantine architecture, combining Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman elements, with an iconic dome, once one of the largest churches in the medieval world &zwnj; 12. &zwnj; Religious Change &zwnj;: Originally an Orthodox Cathedral (537), it was changed to a mosque after 1453, became a museum in 1935, and it was restored to a mosque again in 2020, but it is still open to visit, symbolizing the blend of culture and historical change. &zwnj; Naming origin &zwnj;: Bulgaria&#39;s capital Sofia is named for the church, its history dates back to the 6th century AD, and the existing main hall and towers were built during the Byzantine period. &zwnj; Architectural characteristics and interior landscape &zwnj;&zwnj; appearance &zwnj;: Typical mosque domes and minarets, there are clean wash pavilions and carved stone pillars at the entrance &zwnj; 2. &zwnj; Central Hall &zwnj;: Multicolor marble floor and wall, dome retain Byzantine murals, hanging giant Arabic gold disc (written name) &zwnj; 2. &zwnj; Special area &zwnj;: &zwnj; Emperor Gate &zwnj;: The front hall is 9 doors, and the middle door is only for the emperor to use &zwnj; 2. &zwnj; Second Floor Corridor &zwnj;: Spiral passage is accessible, once a noble worship area &zwnj; 2. &zwnj; Cave &zwnj;: Additional fees are required to visit, including early Christian mosaic decoration and ancient tomb &zwnj; 3. &zwnj; Tourist experience and evaluation &zwnj;&zwnj; Highlights &zwnj;: The building is magnificent, the dome and murals are shocking, and the lighting effect at night is excellent &zwnj; 12. The cultural and historical heritage is deep, suitable for visiting &zwnj; 13 after understanding the background in advance. &zwnj; Insufficient &zwnj;: During the repair period, it may appear messy, and the ticket price is high &zwnj; 1. The tourists are dense and the commercialization is heavy. Some areas will be charged an additional fee &zwnj; 13. &zwnj; Practical information &zwnj;&zwnj; location &zwnj;: Istanbul, Turkey, across the street from the Blue Mosque &zwnj; 2. &zwnj; Suggestion &zwnj;: Combining historical guides or audio explanations, you can understand its artistic and religious significance in more depth. As a world heritage site, the Cathedral of Saint Sophia is a cultural landmark that cannot be missed from the perspective of architecture, history and religion, but it is necessary to weigh the experience of tourists and personal interests.

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Comprehensive review of Istanbul Groundwater Palace attractions &zwnj; History and architectural characteristics &zwnj;&zwnj; scale and function &zwnj;: Groundwater Palace (Yerebatan Sarn c) is a giant underground reservoir built during the Byzantine period (6th century), 140 meters long and 70 meters wide, the area is equivalent to a standard football field, and the water storage volume reaches 80,000-100,000 tons. It has supplied water to the palace and surrounding areas, and has military defense functions. 336 stone pillars with 9 meters high support vaults, and the columns are mostly carried from the temples in Anatolia. The pillars are carved in different styles (such as Corinthian and Doric), showing the wisdom of ancient architecture. &zwnj; Mystery Element &zwnj;: &zwnj; Tear Column &zwnj;: Stone columns with teardrops, it is rumored to commemorate the slaves who died in the construction. &zwnj; Medusa avatar &zwnj;: The head of the snake haired female demon on the bottom of the pool is inverted and placed on the side. The source is a mystery, which may be a symbol of avoiding evil or deterring enemies. &zwnj; 23. &zwnj; Cultural influence &zwnj;: Many movies (such as &quot;007 Big Breaking Crisis&quot; &quot;Secret Service Micheng&quot; &quot;Dante Password&quot;) are filmed here, adding its mysterious color &zwnj; 12. &zwnj; Tour experience &zwnj;&zwnj; Highlights &zwnj;: The underground space is magnificent and shocking, and the lighting and water reflection create a dreamy atmosphere, suitable for photography and history lovers &zwnj;23. Adjacent to the Hagia Sophia Cathedral and the Blue Mosque, you can visit &zwnj;12 in series. &zwnj; Dispute Point &zwnj;: &zwnj; Ticket price &zwnj;: The fare for foreign tourists is about 130 yuan, far higher than the price of local residents (about 1/5), and the price/performance ratio is questioned &zwnj; 4. &zwnj; Tour duration &zwnj;: The whole journey is about 15 minutes. Some tourists think the content is thin, and only the lighting effect and a small number of relics support &zwnj; 4. &zwnj; Entrance hidden &zwnj;: Entrance logo is not obvious, you need to patiently find &zwnj; 24. &zwnj; Suggest &zwnj;&zwnj; Recommended crowd &zwnj;: Tourists interested in historical, architectural or movie shooting locations; if time is sufficient and budget allows, you can plan in combination with surrounding attractions &zwnj; 12. &zwnj; Avoid pit prompt &zwnj;: Inquire about fare policy in advance to reduce psychological expectations; choose to avoid crowds during off-peak hours &zwnj; 4. &zwnj; Summary &zwnj;: The underground palace is a unique &quot;underground miracle&quot; in Istanbul. Its historical value and mystery are worth exploring, but it is necessary to weigh the cost of tickets and personal interests.

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The sunset view of the Bosphorus is very beautiful. It is recommended to go to Emin&ouml;n&uuml; Pier to take a cruise of Turyol Company. You must buy the ticket for the sunset time 2 hours before sunset, and then go to the nearby restaurant to enjoy the food and wait. The most basic pure tour is about 90 minutes, the fare is 150 lira (about &yen;30), you get on the boat by yourself, there is no performance, no explanation, no food and drinks, the boat is average. In fact, the most important thing is to take pictures and enjoy the sunset. There are many places of interest along the coast, and you must not miss the Suleymaniye Mosque and Dolmabah&ccedil;e Palace.

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As an iconic attraction in Istanbul, Topkapi Palace combines the glorious history and artistic essence of the Ottoman Empire. The following comprehensive comments are for reference: 
&zwnj;History and Cultural Value&zwnj;
Topkapi Palace was the power center of the Ottoman Empire for nearly 500 years (1465-1853). It was home to 25 sultans. It is now the largest museum in Turkey. It houses countless national treasures, Islamic relics and royal treasures. It can be called the &quot;Forbidden City of the Ottoman Empire&quot;&zwnj;12.

It was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1985. Its architectural complex includes four courtyards, a harem, an audience hall, etc., showing the perfect fusion of Islamic and Ottoman styles&zwnj;13.
&zwnj;Core Highlights&zwnj;
&zwnj;Treasures and Exhibitions&zwnj;
&zwnj;Jewelry Exhibition Hall&zwnj;: It displays gem-studded sabres, tableware, scriptures, etc. It is especially famous for a giant diamond and a &quot;bed covered with gems&quot;, which is described by tourists as &quot;rich and inhumane&quot;&zwnj;2.
&zwnj;Religious relics&zwnj;: It houses Islamic calligraphy manuscripts, Sultan relics, etc. The Holy Relics Hall is an important sightseeing spot&zwnj;13.
&zwnj;Architectural details&zwnj;: Such as the marble-inlaid colonnade of the Baghdad Palace and the inner palace courtyard of the Gate of Auspicious Omens, which are of great artistic value&zwnj;3.
&zwnj;Scenic advantages&zwnj;
The palace is located on the high ground of the Bosphorus Strait, overlooking the Sea of ​​Marmara, the Golden Horn and the Asian area on the opposite bank. The garden has a wide view and is excellent for taking photos&zwnj;34.
&zwnj;Tourist experience&zwnj;
&zwnj;Tickets and time&zwnj;: Tickets are 1,500 liras (about 345 yuan), and at least 3 hours of visit are required. It is closed on Tuesdays. Free Chinese guides require a passport or $100 to be pledged&zwnj;2.
&zwnj;Tourist evaluation&zwnj;:
Positive: Most tourists think it is &quot;superb&quot;, with rich exhibits such as &quot;Alibaba Treasures&quot;, and the architecture and strait scenery are shocking&zwnj;24.
Negative: The ticket price is relatively high (compared with the Forbidden City), and some facilities such as the guides have typos&zwnj;2. &zwnj;Practical suggestions&zwnj;
&zwnj;Visiting route&zwnj;: Enter from the Imperial Gate (first courtyard), visit the Gate of Reverence (second courtyard), the Gate of Auspicious Omens (third courtyard) and the Treasure House in turn, and finally go to Baghdad Palace to enjoy the sea view&zwnj;3.
&zwnj;Surrounding facilities&zwnj;: There are Western restaurants (such as the popular NUSR-ET steak house) and shopping spots nearby, but please note that the straight-line distance is far&zwnj;4.
&zwnj;Summary&zwnj;
Topkapi Palace is a paradise for history lovers and photographers. Although the ticket price is expensive, its unparalleled treasures and strait views are still worth a special visit. It is recommended to avoid Tuesday and reserve half a day for an in-depth tour&zwnj;12.

The Blue Mosque

Comprehensive review of Blue Mosque attractions
Architectural and historical value
Magnificent appearance: The Blue Mosque (Sultan Ahmed Mosque) is famous for its six 43-meter-high minarets and a giant dome with a diameter of 27.5 meters. It is a masterpiece of Islamic classical architecture and is known as &quot;one of the ten wonders of the world&quot;12.
Interior decoration: The walls of the mosque are covered with blue and white Iznik tiles, matched with Arabic calligraphy and geometric patterns. The sun shines through the colored glass to form a dreamy light and shadow, which is full of artistic and religious atmosphere12.
Visiting experience
Advantages: Cultural symbol: As a landmark of Istanbul, it combines Byzantine and Islamic culture and is suitable for in-depth experience of Turkish history2.
Off-peak suggestion: Avoid the five daily prayer times (such as afternoon), when there are fewer tourists3.
Disadvantages: Large flow of people: Long queues are required during popular hours, and the crowds inside affect taking pictures13.
Hygiene issues: You need to take off your shoes to enter. The carpet may have a peculiar smell on rainy or humid days. It is recommended to bring your own disposable socks13. &zwnj;Notes&zwnj;
&zwnj;Dress requirements&zwnj;: Women need to wear headscarves, and blue robes are provided in the mosque (more popular than the pink mosque)&zwnj;34.
&zwnj;Photography suggestions&zwnj;: The fountain square can take panoramic photos, but the interior is limited by light and crowds, so you need to be patient to find the angle&zwnj;34.
&zwnj;Comparison with other mosques&zwnj;
&zwnj;Comparison with the Blue Mosque in Putrajaya&zwnj;: The Turkish version is larger and has a longer history, but there are fewer tourists in Putrajaya and it is more suitable for taking pictures&zwnj;4.
&zwnj;Tourist evaluation is divided&zwnj;: Some people think it is seriously commercialized (such as dense tour groups), but some people praise its faith and architectural beauty&zwnj;12.
&zwnj;Recommendation index&zwnj;: ★★★★☆ (4.5/5)
&zwnj;Suitable for people&zwnj;: History enthusiasts, photography players, it is recommended to avoid the rainy season and peak hours&zwnj;12.

Time:	Mar 7–May 3, 2025 (UTC+3) ENDED
Location:	SANATORIUM, Kemankeş Karamustafa Paşa

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