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2. Istanbul Archaeology Museums - Wikipedia

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   The Istanbul Archaeology Museums (Turkish: İstanbul Arkeoloji Müzeleri) are a group of three archaeological museums located in the Eminönü quarter of Istanbul, Turkey, near Gülhane Park and Topkapı Palace. These museums house over one million objects from nearly all periods and civilizations in world history.

3. List of Ottoman palaces in Istanbul - Wikipedia

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   Image Name Meaning of the name Construction dates Commissioned by Notes Topkapı Palace: Mehmed II called the palace Sarây-ı Cedîd (New Palace).The palace received its current name during Mahmud I's reign when the seaside palace, the Cannon Gate Palace by the Sea (Topkapusu Sâhil Sarâyı) was destroyed in a fire, and its name was changed to the New Palace.

4. List of Istanbul landmarks - Wikipedia

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   From left to right: The Sultan Ahmed Mosque, Hagia Sophia, the Seraglio Point consisting of the Topkapı Palace and the Sea Walls, and the Galata Tower at far right, across the Golden Horn

5. The 500-year-old hamam bringing Istanbul’s past to life

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   The 500-year-old hamam bringing Istanbul’s past to life. Alice Barnes-Brown, CNN. September 28, 2023 at 9:22 AM. ... There’s plenty to do: besides the Zeyrek Mosque, the monumental Roman ...

6. Historic Areas of Istanbul - Wikipedia

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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 ]

7. 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 ...

8. Architecture of Istanbul - Wikipedia

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   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 Theodosius II to protect ...

9. List of neighbourhoods of Istanbul - Wikipedia

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   Map of the districts of Istanbul. This is a list of neighbourhoods (Turkish: mahalle) of Istanbul, Turkey, classified by the districts of Istanbul.Neighbourhoods are not considered an administrative division of the districts, but they have legally established borders and a "head man" (called muhtar in Turkish) who are elected by universal suffrage and have minor duties like certifying copies ...