IstanbulByzantium, Nova Roma, Constantinople are the ancient names of the modern city situated on two continents. Istanbul keeps memorials of all nations that resided here. |
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Hagia SophiaHagia Sophia is «The Eighth wonder of the world» and the main mosque of Istanbul. Reorganized in 15-century Byzantine sanctuary - the temple of St. Sofia |
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Sultan Ahmed MosqueThey call Sultan Ahmed Mosque - “the Blue Mosque” thanks to blue tiles decorating the interior. None of the Turkish mosques can be compared with it in refinement |
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Topkapi SarayiThis Padishah palace like a piece of the world from 1001-nights fairy tales. From here the Ottoman sultans ruled for centuries |