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Category: History

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Istanbul or Athens: Which Historical City to Visit?

Istanbul and Athens… Two mesmerizing and beautiful cities that are full of history. There are a lot of things that make you want to visit those places. While Istanbul is a great metropolis with...

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Istanbul Old City Vs Taksim

1 City 2 different districts. Taksim and Istanbul Old City, namely Sultanahmet. Both are the most crowded places in Istanbul, but they are the most much-frequented places for tourists. But there is a...

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Why İstanbul Is Not the Capital of Turkey

Istanbul, the first city that comes to mind when it comes to Turkey, has been under siege throughout history and has been a city that fascinates all people. Istanbul is the most beautiful city in...

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Who Conquered Istanbul: The Life of Mehmet the Conqueror

Mehmet II or Mehmet the Conqueror (Fatih Sultan Mehmet in Turkish) is one of the sultans of the Ottoman Empire. In historical sources, his name is mentioned in the form of Muhammad, like the other...

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All You Need to Know About 1999 Istanbul Earthquake

The 1999 Istanbul Earthquake is a 7.6 magnitude earthquake that took place near the Gölcük district of Kocaeli at 03:01:40 on August 17, 1999. Due to the 37-second 1999 Istanbul Earthquake, 17...

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How Istanbul Was Conquered: The History of the Conquest of Istanbul

The Conquest of Istanbul was carried out on May 29, 1453, by the Ottoman sultan of the period, 21-year-old Mehmet II, and the Janissary Army under his command. With the conquest of Istanbul, the...

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