Located in the center of the Old World, Istanbul is one of the world's great cities famous for its historical monuments and magnificent scenic beauties.It has been the capital of three great empires, the Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman empires, and for more than 1,600 years over 120 emperors and sultans ruled the world from here. Therefore its name has been changed many times throughout ages.
Byzantium is the first known name of the city. When Roman [more]
HAGIA SOPHIA
From the time it was built Haghia Sophia, the Church of Divine Wisdom, has astonished and entranced all who beheld
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EGYPTIAN OBELISK
It was originally erected in the 16th century B.C. by the Pharaoh Thutmosis III in honor of the God of
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SULEYMANIYE MOSQUE
The largest mosque in Istanbul, the Suleymaniye is an architectural masterpiece. The aesthetic supremacy of its interior and exterior
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RUMELIHISARI (RUMELI FORTRESS)
Sultan Mehmet the Conqueror built Rumeli Fortress in four months only and directly opposite to Anadoluhisari in 1452 in preparation
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MAIDEN'S TOWER
This small and attractive stone tower erected on a rock at the entrance of the Bosphorus by Byzantine Emperor Manuel
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DOLMABAHCE PALACE
The Dolmabahce Palace, was built between 1843-1856 by Karabet Balyan, the court architect of Sultan Abdulmecid. It housed Sultans and
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