The Süleymaniye Mosque overlooking the Golden Horn is a striking landmark of the city of Istanbul. A part of the mosque bears resemblance to the Byzantine basilica, especially, the Hagia…
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Set amid gardens boasting luxuriant vegetation, the Dolmabahçe Palace in Istanbul, entertained six sultans at intervals. Between 1856 and 1924, it also served as the seat of the last Ottoman…
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An emblem of the Turkish and Islamic art, the Blue Mosque in Istanbul, Turkey is a place, both of meditation and admiration. This prominent building is listed on the itinerary of every…
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The cavernous depths of the Basilica Cistern aka Yerebatan Sarayı, located in Turkey, beckon the visitors to delve into the architectural studies of the Byzantine Empire. Even if you are…
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Established as a part of the expansionist program of the Genoese colony in Constantinople, the nine-storey Galata Tower is, presently, one of the most visited destinations in Istanbul. The majestic…
