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Spread by empires over the centuries, which takes place in both Europe and Asia, Istanbul is one of the great metropolises of the world.Established around 1000 BC, the Byzantine Colony grew in the great capital of the Byzantine Empire and after the Ottoman conquest of the city retained its glorious place as the heart of the empire.

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Tourist Attractions

Fatih Mosque

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Fatih district hosts this important mosque built by Sultan Mehmet the conqueror, who eventually pierced the walls of Constantinople, ending the Byzantine era.Built on a hill, so that its multiple dome and minarets rise above the district, it is an imposing building.Being the first of the great imperial mosques in Istanbul, as well as the hosting of Sultan Mehmet's grave, is an important historical building and a popular pilgrimage place for locals.