Bosporus Collection

German Navy in Turkey WWI
The Goeben and the Breslau anchored some 8 miles from Istanbul, in Stania Bay in the Bosporus where they would be much safer during World War I

The Bosphorus Bridge, Istanbul, Turkey, Europe

Maiden's Tower at twilight, Uskudar District, Istanbul Province, Turkey

Maiden's Tower at twilight, Uskudar District, Istanbul Province, Turkey

Maiden's Tower at twilight, Uskudar District, Istanbul Province, Turkey

19th century illustration of Crusader fleet crossing the Bosporus in the 12th century
3521046 19th century illustration of Crusader fleet crossing the Bosporus in the 12th century; (add.info.: 19th century illustration of Crusader fleet crossing the Bosporus in the 12th century)

Map of Bosporus, c.1900 (engraving)
532714 Map of Bosporus, c.1900 (engraving); (add.info.: Map of Bosporus, circa 1900, from the 10th edition of Encyclopaedia Britannica.); Encyclopaedia Britannica/UIG.

Cityscape along the Bosphorus, Istanbul, Turkey

Evening on the Bosphorus Bridge in Istanbul, Turkey, c. 1890, digitally restored reproduction of an original
2 people, archive, arts, atmospheric, atmospheric light, black, black-and-white, black-white, bosphorus bridge, bosporus, bridge, bridges, commemorating, commemoration, contemporary, depiction

In the harbour of Constantinople, today Istanbul, 1880, Turkey, Historical
1900s, 19th-century, arts, black, black-and-white, black-white, bosporus, constantinople, contemporary, contemporary history, copy, depiction, depictions, deserted, digital, digitalization

View of the Bosphorus, Constantinople, today Istanbul, 1870, Turkey, Historical
1900s, 19th-century, album, albums, arts, black, black-and-white, black-white, bosporus, commemorating, commemoration, constantinople, contemporary, contemporary history, copy, depiction, depictions

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Evening light over Topkapi Palace and the Bosphorus with bridge lite up that spans from Europe to Asia Date: 16/07/2009

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View of Haghia Sophia in evening light, Istanbul, Turkey Date: 16/07/2009

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View of Haghia Sophia in evening light, Istanbul, Turkey Date: 16/07/2009

The Bosporus, or Channel of Constantinople (engraving)
3653839 The Bosporus, or Channel of Constantinople (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Bosporus, or Channel of Constantinople)

Bosphorus, Rumeli and Anadali-Hissar, c. 1890-1900 (photochrom print)
6040723 Bosphorus, Rumeli and Anadali-Hissar, c.1890-1900 (photochrom print) by Detroit Publishing Co. (1880-1920); Private Collection; American, out of copyright

The Battle of Magnesia 190BC
908804 The Battle of Magnesia 190BC by Mosley, Leslie (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hutchinsons History of the Nations published Hutchinson & Co circa 1920); British

View of the Inner Courtyard of the Seraglio, Topkapi Palace, Constantinople
STC87581 View of the Inner Courtyard of the Seraglio, Topkapi Palace, Constantinople, engraved by Schroeder and Desmaisons, 1815 (aquatint) by Melling

Turkish Boatman in the Constantinople Harbour, 1886 (w / c on paper)
3937513 Turkish Boatman in the Constantinople Harbour, 1886 (w/c on paper) by Zorn, Anders Leonard (1860-1920); 17x25 cm; National Museum, Stockholm, Sweden; Swedish, out of copyright

View of Istanbul from the Dutch Embassy at Pera, c. 1720-37 (oil on canvas)
3588451 View of Istanbul from the Dutch Embassy at Pera, c.1720-37 (oil on canvas) by Vanmour, Jean Baptiste (1671-1737); 142x214 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Wedding procession on the Bosphorus, c. 1720-37 (oil on canvas)
3588438 Wedding procession on the Bosphorus, c.1720-37 (oil on canvas) by Vanmour, Jean Baptiste (1671-1737); 56x90 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

View of Istanbul from the Galata Tower, Istanbul, Turkey, Europe

Turkey, Istanbul, Men fishing on Galata Bridge, Galata Tower in background

Turkey, Istanbul, Passenger ferry in the Golden Horn, and Galata Tower

Turkey, Istanbul, Man fishing and man selling fishing tackle on Galata Bridge

Turkey, Istanbul, Man fishing on quayside, and passenger ferry in Karakoy Cruise Terminal, Bosphorus Strait

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Turkey, Istanbul, Ciragan Palace, now a Kempinski Hotel, beside the Bosphorus

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Turkey, Istanbul, Beylerbeyi Palace, Uskudar, on the Asian side of the Bosphorus

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Turkey, Istanbul, People cruising on the Bosphorus Strait, on a small boat

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Turkey, Istanbul, Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge, and Hekimbasi Salih Efendi Yali, beside the Bosphorus

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Turkey, Istanbul, Dolmabahce Palace, beside the Bosphorus

Beautiful Istanbul, a City of Two Continents - Asia in Distance to the Northeast (Right), c1930s. View of the Galata Bridge on the Bosphorous strait linking Euope and Asia in Istanbul

Bridge across Bosphorus. Golden Horn, Istanbul, Turkey

The Bosphorus, with the Castles of Europe and Asia, 1846. Creator: Thomas Allom (1804-72)
The Bosphorus, with the Castles of Europe and Asia, 1846 (w/c on paper). depicts the medieval fortress, Rumeli Hisari, built by Mehmet II

A map showing the positions of Russian and Turkish lines outside Constantinople, 1900. Illustration of one of the many Russo-Turkish wars. In the centre is Constantinople, (now Istanbul, Turkey)

Hiring a Caique, Constantinople, 1877. A party of men and veiled women negotiate the hiring of a caique, a light boat used on the Bosphorus in what is now Istanbul, Turkey

The Barracks Hospital, Scutari, Turkey, c1888. Florence Nightingale worked here caring for British soldiers wounded during the Crimean War

The Bosporus or Bosphorus, 1615. Artist: Leonard Gaultier
The Bosporus or Bosphorus, 1615. A plate from Les Images Ou Tableaux De Platte Peinture Des Deux Philostrates Sophistes Grecs, by Blaise de Vigenere, Paris, 1615

Cours des chemins de fer orientaux vue generale
Cours des chemins de fer orientaux: vue generale des batiments, Constantinople and Bosporus: views and people, Pierre de Gigord collection of photographs of the Ottoman Empire

Unterer Bosporus vorne Yeni Dschami Constantinople
Unterer Bosporus: vorne Yeni Dschami, Constantinople and Bosporus: views and people, Pierre de Gigord collection of photographs of the Ottoman Empire and the Republic of Turkey, Sebah and Joaillier

Boumeli Hissar, or the Castle of Europe (engraving)
XJF311298 Boumeli Hissar, or the Castle of Europe (engraving) by Allom, Thomas (1804-72) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The fortress of Rumelihisari)

Ruins of Myrmekion. Ukraine
Ukraine. Autonomous Republic of Crimea. Myrmekion. Ancient Greek colony, founded in 1st century BC. Around Kerch

Ruins of ancient Greek city of Panticapaeum. Autonomous Repu
Ukraine. Autonomous Republic of Crimea. Ruins of ancient Greek city of Panticapaeum, founded by Milesians in Mount Mithridat. Kerch

Ukraine. Crimea. Kerch. Panticapaeum archaeological site
Ukraine. Autonomous Republic of Crimea. Panticapaeum archaeological site, founded in 575 BC by Greek colonists from Miletus, on Mount Mithridat. Kerch

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"Bosphorus: A Tapestry of History and Beauty" Step into the captivating world of Bosphorus, where tales of war, architectural marvels, and breathtaking landscapes intertwine. During World War I, the German Navy found itself navigating the waters of Turkey's Bosporus Strait, a strategic gateway connecting Europe to Asia. Fast forward to modern times and witness the grandeur of the Bosphorus Bridge standing proudly as a symbol of unity between continents. As you traverse this engineering masterpiece, be enchanted by the picturesque homes that line its path along the strait – each one telling its own story. At sunset, Istanbul's skyline comes alive with vibrant hues painting an unforgettable scene. The cityscape seems to blend seamlessly with nature as it gracefully merges with the tranquil waters below. Transport yourself back in time through digitally restored reproductions capturing moments like an evening on the Bosphorus Bridge in 1890 or witnessing Constantinople's bustling harbor in 1880. Immerse yourself further into history with a glimpse into Istanbul's past from 1870 – view Constantinople through a lens that transports you centuries ago. Marvel at how this ancient city has evolved while still preserving its rich heritage. The Bosphorus is not just a waterway; it is an embodiment of cultural fusion and timeless beauty. Let your senses be captivated by this enchanting tapestry where East meets West amidst stunning vistas and historical treasures waiting to be discovered.