Istanbul
Golden Apple
Once the new Sultan was girded with the sword of state, the Janissaries would cry out, *"We shall meet at the Red Apple!"*
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Hagia Sophia
Few structures in human history have commanded as much awe, inspired as much reverence, or carried as profound a symbolic weight as Hagia Sophia.
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Architectural Grandeur
Sultan Mehmed II sought to establish a new imperial palace that would reflect the grandeur of the Ottoman Empire.
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The Birth of Topkapi Palace
Rejecting alternatives like the Blachernae Palace, Mehmed resolved to build his palace at the city's most strategic point.
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Topkapi Palace History: Where Is It and When Was It Built?
Discover the history of Topkapi Palace in Istanbul, from ancient Byzantion to the Ottoman Empire. Learn when it was built and why it became the sultans’ residence.
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