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| See in Istanbul | 
Topkapi Palace
is the symbol and the center of the Ottoman Empire. Overlooking
 Istanbul Bogazici (Bosphorus) and the Marmara sea, stands this amazing building
  that was the great palace  of the Ottoman Sultans. The palace is a collection 
  of buildings arranged around a series of courtyards and has incredible 
  collections of jewels, China, pieces of Ottoman and Islamic artwork.
Asian side is mostly a residential area. There is not much of historic interest except the Asian side of Bosphorus. It is nicer to live there since it is quieter compared to European side.
TOPAKAPI
SAINT SOPHIE
Saint Sophie, built 
by Constantin the Great, also known as the church of the Divine Wisdom
was designed to show the strength and wealth of the Roman emperors. 
Once it was the greatest Christian church in the world.
DOLMABAHCE PALACE
Dolmabahce Palace
 was built as a second residence to the Sultan Abdulmecid mid 19th 
century. The palace commands a nice view right on the Bosphorus and its 
gardens are very pretty, especially in spring and summer. 
The founder of Turkey, Mustafa Kemal Ataturk has died in this palace on
 November 10, 1938 at 9.05 AM.
 
 






















