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The Night of Worry

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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...

A Comfortable Room

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

An Unexpected Help

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

Sultan Mehmet the Conqueror’s Conquest Letters

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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...

Diplomatic Correspondence and Gift Exchange

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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...

Ottoman Diplomacy and Wealth

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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...

When was Istanbul settled?

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

Ensar on Chinese state TV

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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...

Where does the name Istanbul come from?

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

Buyukada

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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...

Eusebius admitted

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Arles the Massilotes

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