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.
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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

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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

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Haidar Pasha Cemetery

The Haidar Pasha cemetery is located in the Haidar Pasha area, a district  on the Asiatic side of Istanbu... READ MORE

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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

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The painting of Louis-Emile Pinel de Grandchamp

  Triple alliance. The Ottoman-French-British alliance against Russia during Crimean war. This painting... READ MORE

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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

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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