Istanbul Architecture

Experience the evolution of Istanbul Architecture through a timeline spanning from the ruins of the Ancient & Hellenistic period and the engineering of the Roman Empire to the majesty of Ottoman architecture and the bold landmarks of modern Türkiye.

A minimalist blue silhouette of the Bosphorus and Golden Horn in Istanbul, outlined in red, displayed alongside an introductory text about the city's architectural evolution from Ancient Greece to modern Türkiye.

Recently Added Buildings

Turşucuzade Mansion

German Fountain

Fatih Sultan Mehmet Vakıf University Gülhane Campus

Bilsar Building

Rami Library

Davutpaşa Madrasa

All Buildings

A black and white architectural sketch of a classical Ottoman mosque with a large central dome and two minarets, attributed to Le Corbusier during his 1911 trip to Istanbul.

Istanbul: The City of God

The renowned architect Le Corbusier in his notebook during his 1911 trip, wrote the following note about Istanbul: “Although it may not be a living environment suited to an industrial society, it was a ‘true‘ example containing many principles for discovery, inspiration, and learning; in a sense, it was a place that could still be called ‘City of God‘ on earth.”

The Architectural Intersection

Istanbul is the east of the west and the west of the east. Discover the diverse architectural heritage of Istanbul, a city defined by its cultural mosaic.