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		<title>All you ever wanted to know about Istanbul’s Hippodrome</title>
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While the Hippodrome was central to Byzantine social life, the Hippodrome continued to exist after the 1453 conquest because the Ottomans also saw the square as a perfect place to hold their own unique horse-related games. Thanks to a recent exhibition and accompanying book, people can see what the Hippodrome may have looked like in [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Gold in Topkapi Palace Istanbul</title>
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Gold held a great symbolic value in the lives of the sultans during the Ottoman period. One can see the treasuries made of gold belonging to the Ottoman Sultans preserved in the Topkapi Palace. Gold was the first mineral discovered by man and gained immense importance to become a hot passion among people since [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The Great Palace Mosaic Museum of Istanbul Sultanahmet</title>
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In the beginning of 21st Century, the neighboring places of Ishakpasa in Sultanahmet were completely destroyed by a devastating fire that engulfed the region. On 3rd June, 1912, yet another tragedy took place resulting in destroying the wooden houses of the city. However, for the archaeologists, this tragic disaster was a blessing in disguise. Researchers [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The Java Studio- The freshest Cafe of Sultanahmet</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Away from the hustle and bustle of the city, the newly opened Java Studio provides a relaxing atmosphere to unwind yourself. Located near the historic Blue Mosque, this coffee house is being run by Jennifer Gaudet, a Canadian who first came to Turkey in 2005 but returned to Thailand only to come back  in 2007 [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Sultanahmet (Hippodrome) Where History Speaks</title>
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Sultanahmet (Hippodrome) , the heart of Istanbul named after Sultan Ahmet – I, has a rich, interesting and a varied history to boast about. A place where you will find several historical world monuments and places stocked together. It has Ayasofya, Topkapi Palace, the famous Istanbul Archeological Museums, the Blue Mosque and the Great Palace [...]]]></description>
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