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Top Sights in Istanbul (Part 2)

August 05, 2017 / BY Laila Kasuri
Topkapi Palace This palace is right next door to Hagia Sophia but requires you to come a bit early. Otherwise, you would be stuck in a long line. The Topkapı Palace was the main residence of the Ottoman Sultans for over 400 years until the mid-19th century. At its peak it housed 4000 people with its own mosques, hospital and mint. It's now...

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Top Sights in Istanbul (Part 1)

August 05, 2017 / BY Laila Kasuri
This post is belated, but recently, I was inspired to relive my experience in Turkey. It happens to be an all-time favorite place of mine, and has everything to offer, from history and culture, to nightlife and activities.Well, I haven't explored too much of Turkey but I have explored the hell out of Istanbul. Fortunately, for me, I did the top sights in...

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