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  2. Historic Areas of Istanbul - Wikipedia

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    The Historic Areas of Istanbul are a group of sites in the capital district of Fatih in the city of Istanbul, Turkey. These areas were added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1985. This World Heritage Site includes buildings and structures such as the Sarayburnu, the Topkapı Palace, the Hagia Sophia, the Sultan Ahmed Mosque, the Hagia Irene ...

  3. Istanbul - Wikipedia

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    765.5 ha (1,892 acres) Istanbul[b] is the largest city in Turkey, straddling the Bosporus Strait, the boundary between Europe and Asia. It is considered the country's economic, cultural and historic capital. The city has a population of over 15 million residents, comprising 19% of the population of Turkey, [3] and is the most populous city in ...

  4. Grand Bazaar, Istanbul - Wikipedia

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    The Grand Bazaar (Turkish: Kapalıçarşı, meaning ‘Covered Market’; also Büyük Çarşı, meaning ‘Grand Market’ [ 1 ]) in Istanbul is one of the largest and oldest covered markets in the world, with 61 covered streets and over 4,000 shops [ 2 ][ 3 ] on a total area of 30,700 m 2, [ 4 ] attracting between 250,000 and 400,000 visitors ...

  5. Walls of Constantinople - Wikipedia

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    Old map of Constantinople showing the location of the wall (border) of the city (Modern day Fatih) According to tradition, the city was founded as Byzantium by Greek colonists from the Attic town of Megara, led by the eponymous Byzas, around 658 BC. [1]

  6. Golden Horn - Wikipedia

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    Map of Istanbul's Historic Peninsula (lower left), showing the location of the Golden Horn and Sarayburnu (Seraglio Point) in relation to Bosphorus strait, as well as historically significant sites (black), and various notable neighborhoods An aerial view of Galata (foreground), the Historic Peninsula (background), and the new Galata Bridge, which straddles the Golden Horn and, connects its ...

  7. Architecture of Istanbul - Wikipedia

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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 ...

  8. List of Istanbul landmarks - Wikipedia

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    Church of St. Anthony of Padua, Istanbul. Church of St. Mary Draperis, Istanbul. Cathedral of the Holy Spirit. Church of SS Peter and Paul, Istanbul. Church of Saint Benoit, Istanbul. Crimea Memorial Church. Hagia Triada Greek Orthodox Church, Istanbul. Church of St. Mary of the Mongols. Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople.

  9. Taksim Square - Wikipedia

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    Taksim Square. Taksim Square (Turkish: Taksim Meydanı, IPA: [ˈtaksim ˈmejdanɯ]), situated in Beyoğlu in the European part of Istanbul, Turkey, is a major tourist and leisure district famed for its restaurants, shops, and hotels. It is considered the heart of modern Istanbul, with the central station of the Istanbul Metro network.

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