Among the ruins in the Side Ancient City, one can find some amazing Byzantine structures that are often neglected during one’s visit. Side was a key city that promoted Christianity in the Pamphylia region. Let’s explore these churches to gain insights into the faith of Christ here.
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The Five Vanished Churches in Kaleiçi, Antalya
In 1989, a historical write-up of the churches in Antalya stated that historians only knew of five churches in the old town of Kaleiçi. [1]https://akmed.ku.edu.tr/en/kaleici-museum/church-of-hagios-georgios/ However, I can list at least 10 churches in my survey of churches in Kaleiçi, Antalya. We will uncover five vanished or lost churches that are ignored in general studies. Let’s investigate the five vanished churches in Kaleiçi.
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| ↑1 | https://akmed.ku.edu.tr/en/kaleici-museum/church-of-hagios-georgios/ |
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Shipped Ancient Monuments in Ravenna from Istanbul
Many objects on display in churches in Ravenna came from Constantinople. To show the connection between these ancient cities, let’s consider some of these ancient monuments from Istanbul.
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Forgotten Byzantine gems in Ravenna
Beyond the UNESCO-listed eight monuments that present Byzantine history, what else should one not miss in Ravenna? The city does an excellent task in keeping these eight places on the map and well described. Yet, other fabulous finds in Ravenna connect to Byzantine history. Let’s explore these hidden Byzantine gems of non-UNESCO sites in Ravenna.
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A free walking tour around Hagia Sophia
The perimeter of the Hagia Sophia offers insights into the historic church that cannot be found during an interior visit. Each corner of the former church offers insights into what formerly existed nearby.
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Observing the Contrast of Byzantine Istanbul and Ravenna
A visit to both places that host Byzantine history will give you a new perspective. At a concert in a historic church in Ravenna, an Italian man said that when he visited Istanbul, he saw more destruction compared to Ravenna. What did he mean by these words? Let’s dig into the details of how these two Byzantine capitals differ.
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