Istanbul Chamber of Commerce University
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The museum is set in an Ottoman-period building, an 18th century factory which produced anchors and their chains. It was recently converted, although has retained many of its original features, and restored by Rahmi Koc, one of Turkey’s most powerful industrialists. It was essentially done so he could house his private collection of models, machine
Eminonu, IETT Bus Station
2006-10-24 0:10:19
The museum is set in an Ottoman-period building, an 18th century factory which produced anchors and their chains. It was recently converted, although has retained many of its original features, and restored by Rahmi Koc, one of Turkey’s most powerful industrialists. It was essentially done so he could house his private collection of models, machine
KAPALI CARSI, (Covered Bazaar)
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The oldest and biggest closed bazaar in the world, also known as the Grand Bazaar, has around 4000 shops and over 60 alleyway, covering a huge labyrinth in the city centre. The original two structures, covered with a series of domes and remains of the 15th century walls, became a shopping area by covering the surrounding streets and adding to it ov
MISIR CARSISI, (Egyptian Bazaar)
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Also known as the Spice Market, this is Istanbul’s second bazaar, constructed in the same complex as Yeni Camii (or New Mosque). There are six gates, which make it an attractive exterior. The L-shaped market, together with the mosque, were built for the mother of Mehmet IV, a powerful woman who ruled the harem and, some would say, much of the empir
Yeni (New) Mosque
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New? It was Finished in 1663!
The New Mosque (Yeni Cami), in Istanbul's Emin?nü district on the Golden Horn at the southern end of Galata Bridge, is officially the Mosque of the Valide Sultan (Queen Mother) because it was commissioned by Safiye, mother of Sultan Mehmet III in 1597.
After her son died, Safiye was no longer Queen Mother, w
Istanbul University
2006-10-24 0:10:19
New? It was Finished in 1663!
The New Mosque (Yeni Cami), in Istanbul's Emin?nü district on the Golden Horn at the southern end of Galata Bridge, is officially the Mosque of the Valide Sultan (Queen Mother) because it was commissioned by Safiye, mother of Sultan Mehmet III in 1597.
After her son died, Safiye was no longer Queen Mother, w
Istanbul University, Ancient Gate
2006-10-24 0:10:19
New? It was Finished in 1663!
The New Mosque (Yeni Cami), in Istanbul's Emin?nü district on the Golden Horn at the southern end of Galata Bridge, is officially the Mosque of the Valide Sultan (Queen Mother) because it was commissioned by Safiye, mother of Sultan Mehmet III in 1597.
After her son died, Safiye was no longer Queen Mother, w
Istanbul Chamber of Commerce
2006-10-24 0:10:19
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Resadiye Caddesi, 34112, Eminonü, Istanbul, TURKEY
Telephone: 90 212 455 60 00 (pbx)
Telefax: 90 212 513 15 65
Eminonu, Passenger Boats
2006-10-24 0:10:20
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Resadiye Caddesi, 34112, Eminonü, Istanbul, TURKEY
Telephone: 90 212 455 60 00 (pbx)
Telefax: 90 212 513 15 65
Sirkeci Ferries
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Resadiye Caddesi, 34112, Eminonü, Istanbul, TURKEY
Telephone: 90 212 455 60 00 (pbx)
Telefax: 90 212 513 15 65
Sirkeci Train Station
2006-10-24 0:10:20
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Resadiye Caddesi, 34112, Eminonü, Istanbul, TURKEY
Telephone: 90 212 455 60 00 (pbx)
Telefax: 90 212 513 15 65
TOPKAPI Palace
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Stands on a finger of land at the confluence of the Bosphorus,the golden Horn and the sea of Marmara,that maze of buildings that was the focal point of the Ottoman Empire between the 15th and 19th conturies.The oldest and the largest of the remaining palaces in the world is the Topkapi Palace , a museum since 1924. The palace is located where th
Ayasofya (Hagia Sophia) Museum-Mosque
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(Holy wisdom) Now called the Ayasofya Museum is unguestionably one of the finest buildings of all time.The haghia Sophia , nominated by many authors and historians as ona of the eighth wonders of the world , is certainly a masterpiece of architecture since it is one of the few structures of such huge dimensions to have stood erect for so long .It i
Sultanahmed (blue) mosque
2006-10-24 0:10:20
The Sultanahmet mosque, known as the Blue Mosque, is the central element of the complex built by Ahmed I (1603-1617) and was completed after the sultan's death in 1617. Its architect is Mehmed Aga (d.1622), whose epithet "Sedefkar" refers to his mastery in mother-of-pearl. The mosque is considered to be the last example of Ottoman cl
Athens
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Athens, immortal city of classical splendor with all its imposing temples and monuments attesting to the glory that was Greece,
contrasts dramatically with the glass and steel of today's modern, vital city. Forever crowned by the magnificent Parthenon, the
city continues to inspire reflections of its Golden Age. Scenic vistas from the heights of
Agora
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Arch of Hadrian
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Two inscriptions are carved on the architrave, one on each side: the first, on the side towards the Acropolis reads "This is Athens, the ancient city of Theseus"; the second, on the other side, facing the new city reads "This is the city of Hadrian and not of Theseus".
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Keramikos
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Monument of Philopappus
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Odeion of Agrippa
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Built by Agrippa in 15 B.C. and comprised an auditorium with a seating capacity of about 1000 people, and a two-storeyed portico. It was destroyed by fire in A.D. 267 and in about A.D. 400 the Gymnasium was erected in this area. Its north side was adorned by four colossal figures of Giants and Tritons set up on massive pedestals, salvaged from the
Pnyx
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Prison of Socrates
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Socrates, Greek philospher and devine teacher, was born 469 BC. In 399 BC he was convicted of denying the gods recognised by the state and corrupting the young. Serving thirty days imprisonment, he drank the "Cup of hemlock" after having refused an escape from prison, which was arranged by his friend Crito.]]>
Stoa of Attalus
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Temple of Olympian Zeus
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Tower of the Winds
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Caryatides
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Erechtheion
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Odeum of Herodes Atticus
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Odeum of Pericles
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A public building in Athens built by Pericles in 445 B. C. and initially dedicated to musical performances (the name "Odeum" comes from the Greek word "Ode" meaning "song"). It hosted musical contests during the yearly festival of the Panathena. It was later used also for various other purposes, serving as a tribunal,