Saksagan
The Palace of Blachernae
An Imperial Residence in the Northwest of Constantinople
The Palace of Blachernae was one of the most important imperial residences in Byzantine Constantinople, especially during...
The Known Gates of Constantine’s Seaboard Wall
Among the sea-facing gates of Constantine's wall in ancient Constantinople, only one can be identified with certainty: the Gate of St. Emilianus. This gate...
Matching Measurements No Coincidence
The measurements given in the Notitia—an ancient Roman record listing the gates and regions of Constantinople—match exactly what we know from other historical sources...
The Palaia Porta
A True Gate of Constantine’s Wall
There is no doubt that the Palaia Porta—today known as Isa Kapoussi, next to the Isa Kapou Mosque (Isa...
The Catholic Church in Bulgaria
There are about 30,000 Catholics living in Bulgaria. The Church has two main dioceses:
Sofia–Philipopolis
Nicopolis
Both dioceses are active and growing. They run churches, schools, and...
Letter from Philippopolis 15th November 1914
Subject: Religious Freedom for Catholics in Bulgaria
A Liberal Constitution Since 1879
Dear Sir,
In response to your letter from the 12th, I am writing to share...
Free and Equal Education for All
Everyone in Bulgaria has the right to free education in primary (elementary) schools.
In higher-level schools, students who can afford it pay a small fee,...
Feshane and Hattat Mustafa Rakim Efendi Tomb
Feshane A Legacy of Ottoman Industrial Innovation
Feshane, situated on the shores of the Golden Horn, was commissioned by Sultan Mahmut II in 1826 to...
Eyüp Sultan Mosque: A Sacred Site of Islam
Eyüp Sultan Mosque, nestled in the Eyüp district near the Golden Horn, holds deep religious significance in Islam. Revered as a sacred place, it...
Panagia Muhliotissa Church and Ebu Şeybe el-Hudri Tomb
Panagia Muhliotissa Church A Symbol of Byzantine Legacy
Perched on the hills of Fener, near the Patriarchy Academy, the Panagia Muhliotissa Church, also known as...
