Why is the German Fountain standing in the middle of Sultanahmet in Istanbul? The story behind the small green pavilion leads directly into Imperial Germany, the Ottoman Empire and European power politics around 1900.

If you are standing in Sultanahmet Square looking away from the Blue Mosque, you will see a massive, dark stone building. This is the palace of Ibrahim Pasha. While it may look like a fortress from the outside, it hides one of my personal favorites in the city: the Museum of Turkish and Islamic Arts (Türk ve İslam Eserleri Müzesi) - and it is much more than just art on the walls. Please consider supporting my blog by buying me a cup of ' Virtual Coffee ' Skip-the-Line Tickets