architecture

2 Oct 2015 in 17:43

New Mosque in Istanbul

One of the largest mosques in Istanbul is the New Mosque (or New Valide Sultan Mosque). The construction of the mosque began in 1597. It was ordered by Sultana Safiye, who was the wife of Sultan Murad III. The architect of the mosque became an …

4 Aug 2015 in 16:56

Exhibition of legendary Zaha Hadid in Hermitage

The State Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg is hosting the first in Russia retrospective exhibition of British architect Zaha Hadid. The project was prepared specifically for the Nicholas Hall of the Winter Palace - the main ceremonial …