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An aerial view of the striking Galata Tower. Built in 1348, the cone-capped cylinder dominates the skyline the Galata side of the Golden Horn.
Turkish delights in Istanbul
When it comes to empire building, Istanbul, once known as Constantinople, has been the irresistible prize, the “golden ring”, the “ne plus ultra”, for would-be conquerors. Over the centuries, it has served as the capital for no less than three major empires — the Roman, the Byzantine and the Ottoman.
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