Fatih, Sultanahmet & the Historic Peninsula

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The Palace of the Porphyrogenitus (Tekfur Sarayı): A Hidden Byzantine Palace in Istanbul

At first glance, this does not look like a place where imperial history could have unfolded. There are no monumental domes like Hagia Sophia, no marble columns from ancient...
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Istanbul Filming Locations: Explore the City Through Famous Turkish TV Series

Topkapı Palace, Pera Palace Hotel, the streets of Beyoğlu, and the antique-filled lanes of Çukurcuma are places many travelers recognize long before their first visit...
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Topkapı Palace in Istanbul: The Complete Guide to the Ottoman Sultans’ Residence

Topkapı Palace is one of Istanbul's most remarkable historic landmarks and one of the world's best-preserved imperial palace complexes. Built shortly after the Ottoman conquest...

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