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"Not at all, not at all!" my dragoman said. "I was afraid those Bulgarians might come back and burn down the tower. Let's leave...

The best room in the tower was very nice. It had beautiful carpets, couches with soft cushions, and large mirrors and colorful pictures on...

While I sat by the stream trying to cheer myself up with a pipe, since there was no dinner that night, an old man...

Strengthening Bonds with Mecca Sultan Mehmet the Conqueror continued the tradition of sending conquest letters, known as “be§aretname,” to announce the conquest of Istanbul. These...

Sultan Mehmet the Conqueror’s Announcement of the Conquest of Istanbul Sultan Mehmet the Conqueror continued the tradition of announcing conquests to the Islamic world through...

Accumulation During Sultan Murad II’s Reign Diplomatic Endeavors and Treaty Agreements During both periods of Sultan Murad II’s reign, the Ottomans were engaged in military campaigns...

Istanbul daily tours – The earliest-known settlement in the area, which people now know as Istanbul, was probably founded around 1000 BC. Its name...

Customized Guided Tour – Ensar Islamoglu on CCTVChinese Television got the best guide for their customized guided tour. It was Ensar’s pleasure to tell them...

Istanbul Tours – Istanbul was officially adopted as a sole name in 1930. Through the ages the city of Istanbul has changed its name...

Where time stands still!Buyukada is an island from the Princes’ Islands group of nine islands. As it is, it can be part of Istanbul private...