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Uskudar
Of all Ottoman heritage in Istanbul, undoubtedly the most visible are monumental imperial mosques such as the Iskele Mosque in Üsküdar.
The biggest are the 16th and 17th century complexes, although mosques built in the 18th and 19th century are equally significant. Fatih Sultan Mehmed constructed two big mosques in the 15th century, right after he conquered Constantinople. But these two original ...
I am currently travelling across Turkey. My trip started in Istanbul. I've been to Istanbul six times before. However, this time I decided to spend a week there and explore the city in more detail. I've already seen the most important historic sites during my past visits.
But Istanbul is so full of history that there is always something new to discover.
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