Entrance to the funicular

Day 9 - Istanbul

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October 10th 2023
Back in Istanbul but this time on the “newer” side. Istanbul is divided on two continents, Europe and Asia. Where we stayed last time was the Europe side where the original capital of the Roman/Christian, world was seated. Constantinople, now known as Istanbul, was founded by Emperor Justiniani then built up by Emperor Constantine who wanted Constantinople to become the Christian capital of th ... read more

Middle East » Turkey » Marmara » Istanbul » Beyoglu

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Modern Turkey was founded in 1923 from the Anatolian remnants of the defeated Ottoman Empire by national hero Mustafa KEMAL, who was later honored with the title Ataturk, or "Father of the Turks." Under his authoritarian leadership, the country adopt... ... read more