On the northern shore of the Bosphorus, where it meets the Black Sea, the ruins of one of Istanbul’s most fascinating fortresses are perched on steep cliffs: Yoros Kalesi, also known as the ‘Genoese C...
The Walls of Constantinople, an imposing structure with a history stretching back over a thousand years, symbolise the power and influence of the Byzantine Empire. Regarded as one of the most advanced...






