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The most important feature of Suleymaniye Mosque is its acoustics. The great master Mimar Sinan worked very hard for this glass to be perfect between 1550 and 1557 and to be heard from all corners
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Eyüp Sultan Mosque is located in Eyüp district. This Mosque is named Hz. Muhammad's close friend Abu Ayyub al-Ensari. During the Umayyad period, mosques and other structures were built along with the tomb at the
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Ephesus was an ancient Greek city located on the western bank of Anatolia, within the boundaries of the Seljuk county of today's Izmir province and later an important Roman city. In the classical Greek period
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Beylerbeyi Palace is an Ottoman palace located in the Beylerbeyi district of Istanbul, near Anatolia, and dating back to the 19th century. This elegant summer residence stands as one of the finest examples of Ottoman
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When Mustafa Kemal Ataturk died in Istanbul on November 10, 1938, the funeral was taken to Ankara, but temporarily he was admitted to the Ankara Ethnography Museum. An international project competition opened for a grave
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The Ciragan Palace, known as the Kazancioglu gardens in the 17th century, is named for its torch festivals called Ciragan festivals. In the Ciragan Palace you can find the richest examples of stone workmanship. In
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Mount Nemrut, located to the north of Adiyaman's Kahta district, is known as a part of the Taurus mountain range. Nemrut Mountain is also known for its historical remains, which are located at the summit.
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Gulhane Park, which is located in the area between Sarayburnu, Alay Mansion and Topkapi Palace, is considered as one of the first parks of Istanbul. This park is called Gulhane because it is a peace
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Harbiye Military Museum, a historical museum, is a huge museum located in the Harbiye district of Istanbul. As one of the world's leading military museums, it houses an extraordinary collection of artifacts spanning over 1,000
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Saint Antuan Church is the largest church in Istanbul. This church is located on Istiklal boulevard, near Galatasaray High School. The church's architects are the famous Giulio Mongeri and Eduardo de Nari. It's a gothic
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