Istanbul by Amedeo Preziosi (1816-1882)

It is said to have been founded in Thrace by Byzas, king of Megara. It was conquered by the Persian Achaemenid Empire (5th century BC), Alexander the Great (3rd century BC), the Romans (1st century BC), and the Ottomans (15th century). It was known as Byzantium, Constantinople, and Istanbul (the city). The Bosphorus divides the city and separates Europe from Asia. Among the most visited places are the former Church of St. Sophia, the Topkapi Palace, and the Pera Museum.


Teria sido fundada na região da Trácia por Bizas, rei de Mégara. Conquistaram-na: Persas Aqueménidas (séc. V aC), Alexandre Magno (séc. III aC), Romanos (séc. I aC) e Ottomanos (séc. XV). Conheceu os nomes de Bizâncio, Constantinopla e Istambul (a cidade). O Bósforo divide a cidade e separa a Europa da Ásia. Entre os locais mais visitados, encontram-se a ex-Igreja de Santa Sofia, o Palácio Topkapi e o Museu de Pera.

Amedeo Preziosi (1816-1882)-'Maiden Tower'-oil on canvas

Amedeo Preziosi (1816-1882)-'Istanbul'-oil on canvas

Amedeo Preziosi (1816-1882)-'sellers in Istanbul'-oil on canvas

Amedeo Preziosi (1816-1882)-'a street in Istanbul'-oil on canvas

Amedeo Preziosi (1816-1882)-'a cafe in Istanbul'-oil on canvas