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Byzantine-era monuments in Istanbul, Turkey, formerly the Byzantine capital city known as Constantinople, are being covered ...

Built as Byzantium, and then renamed Constantinople, Istanbul officially received its present name on this day in 1930.

Topkapi Palace served as the home of the Ottoman Sultans from 1478 to 1856 and is one of Istanbul's most popular ... porcelain, cutlery, art and fabric collections. Previous visitors loved ...

The interior and exterior architecture showcase a mix of European and Ottoman designs that can only be found at this global crossroad. Make sure to also visit the National Painting Museum next ...