CRIMEAN MEMORIAL CHURCH (CHRIST CHURCH)
During the Crimean War, the need was felt for an Anglican church to minister to British sailors and others in ... READ MORE
Today, when one travels the capital of the United Kingdom (London), of the France (Paris), of the Kingdom of Piedmont-Sardinia (Turin) and Istanbul (capital of the Ottoman Empire), one can see that this war has left many imprints and memories in these cities. I wanted to document everything that commemorate the Crimean War in these four great cities of Europe in a single website.
SELIMIYE BARRACKS (BARRACKS HOSPITAL)
The Selimiye Barracks, now used as the headquarters of the First Army and the Istanbul Garrison Command, was b... READ MORE
Haidar Pasha Cemetery
The Haidar Pasha cemetery is located in the Haidar Pasha area, a district on the Asiatic side of Istanbu... READ MORE
La Paix Hospital
Before I start telling you the story of La Paix (Peace) Hospital, I first wish to say a few words about St. Vi... READ MORE
The painting of Louis-Emile Pinel de Grandchamp
Triple alliance. The Ottoman-French-British alliance against Russia during Crimean war. This painting... READ MORE
Ferikeuy Latin Catholic Cemetery
It is the largest Catholic cemetery in the city. In particular, it houses the tombs of many Levantine famili... READ MORE
Florence Nightingale museum (Istanbul)
In 1954 the Turkish Nurses Associatian decided to place a marble tablet in the tower of the Selimiye barracks ... READ MORE