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The Lion and Bull Monument
The Venetian historian Sagrado, in his Memorie Istoriche de Monarchi Ottomani (1677), provides a detailed account of the famous Lion and Bull sculpture in...
Pietro Zen’s Detailed Description
The Venetian envoy Pietro Zen, in a report sent to his government in 1532, provides a detailed description of the famous Lion and Bull...
The Marble Group of the Lion and the Bull
The famous marble sculpture of the lion attacking the bull is a key piece of evidence in locating the Harbour of the Bucoleon in...
General Description of Hungary
Hungary is a country of great natural wealth and beauty. It is well known for its rich mines, famous baths, and valuable mineral waters....
Purpose of the Journey
My interest in observing natural wonders, especially in hilly and mountainous countries, strongly influenced my journey from Vienna to Venice. I was always drawn...
A Readers Guide to European Travel Observations
We live in an age of curiosity and discovery. People today are eager to learn about the world beyond their own borders. Every day...
Gate and Suburb of Pegae
The Meaning and Location of the Name
The name of the gate discussed here referred to the suburb of Pegae (Πηγαί, meaning “Springs”) that lay...
Church St. Theodosia Porta Dexiocrates
The Church of St. Theodosia and Its Significance
The Church of St. Theodosia, also known as the Church of the Holy Martyr Theodosia, was one...
Petrion in Crusader Assaults and Ottoman Siege
The Fourth Crusade and the Capture of Constantinople in 1203
The Petrion district played a central role in one of the most dramatic episodes of...
The History of the Kerko Porta
The Kerko Porta has an interesting history. When Emperor Frederick Barbarossa was on his way to the Holy Land as part of the Third...
