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A map of Istanbul, 1911. The architecture of Istanbul describes a large mixture of structures which reflect the many influences that have made an indelible mark in all districts of the city. The ancient part of the city (the historic peninsula) is still partially surrounded by the Walls of Constantinople , erected in the 5th century by Emperor ...
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Air pollution in Turkey, such as fine dust from traffic, is a serious problem in Istanbul. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] Although the historic peninsula was partially pedestrianised in the early 21st century, [ 3 ] a 2015 study found that this is the part of the city which would benefit most from a low emission zone . [ 4 ]
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Mount Nemrut is the location where King Antiochus I (69–34 B.C.) of Commagene constructed his own temple-tomb, surrounded by colossal statues and stelae, in one of the most ambitious architectural undertakings of the Hellenistic period. [21] Neolithic Site of Çatalhöyük: Konya Province
Map of Byzantine Constantinople with the hills names in brown. The seven hills, all located in the area within the walls, first appeared when the valleys of the Golden Horn and the Bosphorus were opened up during the Secondary and Tertiary periods.
This list of museums and monuments in Istanbul, Turkey, includes the relevant architectural entities within Istanbul's city limits. (in alphabetical order; Turkish-language name in parentheses where appropriate)
name = Istanbul Name used in the default map caption; image = Turkey Istanbul location map.svg The default map image, without "Image:" or "File:" top = 41.619888 Latitude at top edge of map, in decimal degrees; bottom = 40.796666 Latitude at bottom edge of map, in decimal degrees; left = 27.941666 Longitude at left edge of map, in decimal ...