Istanbul: Capital of History

Istanbul is the city that was the capital of East Roman Empire and Ottoman Empire. Historical background of Istanbul is so impressive that it has traces from various ages of history. A tourist can feel the wind of history. While having a tour in Topkapı Palace, don’t forget that you are in Ottoman’s headquarter but you are also over one of the biggest palaces of history (Great Palace of Byzantines).

Ortaköy mosque in Beşiktaş and Bosphorus Bridge

St.Sophia is the biggest Orthodox church in the world. Do you know that there is an another city under Istanbul city? Cisterns are important water storage buildings that have some secrets unsolved in present. Maiden Tower tells you a sad story of a princess and a father. Many more items and stories are waiting for you….

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