For a visitor from abroad, the best place for breathing the historical and cultural essence of Istanbul is Sultanahmet and the historical peninsula. Sultanahmet Square which is just a five minutes’ walk from Hotel Poem is a veritable museum of history and architecture bounded by the Blue Mosque on one side and Hagia Sophia on the other. Positioned in such a spot, neither the name nor the concept of Hotel Poem is a coincidence. We wanted to share the feelings of major names in the world of arts who – like our guests — breathed and was affected by the enchanting atmosphere of Istanbul and reflected their impressions in their work, touching on all branches of the arts in the process.