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One of the most fascinating cities in the world is Istanbul. Straddling two continents, it is a magical mixture of European traditions and Asian passions. Over the centuries, Istanbul has been called many things including Byzantine and Constantinople, and has been part of the Roman, Latin, and Ottoman Empires.
QVoyager, Istanbul takes you on a tour of this mystical city and the surrounding areas and will present beautiful silver and 14k gold jewelry from the new Myras Collection by Atasay. I was amazed at the rich history and the thrill of visiting some of the most historic locations in the world. Istanbul, itself is brimming with history including the Hagai Sophia-built originally as a church in the 6th century (J139385, J138444), The Blue Mosque known for its vibrant blue tiles, Topkapi Palace-home of the Ottoman Empire for over 400 years housing one of the most fabulous museums in the world (/J50277, J139588, J13417, J138589, J139177) , the Grand Bazaar-erected in the 15th century and one of the largest markets in the world.
A place that is especially meaningful for me is Ephesus. Important in history for thousands of years, it was the home of the Temple of Artemis a, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world and believed to be the largest structure at that time. St John was believed to have taken Mary here after the crucifixion to live out her days in peace. St Paul lived and wrote here. Scattered over this historic area you can visit other important Roman structures including The Temple of Hadrian (J14025), The Library of Celsus (J138594) and the amazing mosaic streets of Ephesus (/J50318, /J50263) that have been unearthed and preserved.
Please tune in and enjoy your trip with Antonella and Mary Beth to the magical, mystical city of Istanbul.
Take care, Peyton
PS: kiwi55, the surprise has not happened yet but is still in the works. Stay tuned!