Day 2 in Istanbul
February 17th 2010 This morning we headed to Topkapi Palace. It was built by the Ottoman's in the 15th century, and used as the seat of government as well as the home of the Sultan until the mid 19th century. At that time it was moved to Dolmabace Palace (a very modern and European facility that was occupied for all of a few months).
Topkapi is a well preserved and huge complex, elaborately decorated with beauti
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