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HISTORIC PLACES IN TURKEY

TOPKAPI PALACE The **Topkapı** **Palace** is a palace in Istanbul,Turkey which was the official and primary residence in the city of the Ottoman Sultans for 400 years (1465-1856) of their 624-year monarchy. The palace is famous for containing Muslim Prophet Mohammed’s sword and pelerine,Spoonmaker’s diamond and a lot of historical things. ORTAKOY MOSQUE The original Ortaköy Mosque was built in the 18th century. The current mosque, which was erected in its place, was ordered by the Ottoman sultan Abdülmecid and built between 1854 and 1856. The light reflection from big gorgeus windows make the Bosphorus fascinating. SULTAN AHMET MOSQUE The **Sultan Ahmed Mosque** is a historical mosque in Istanbul, the largest city in Turkey and the capital of the Ottoman Empire (from 1453 to 1923). The mosque is popularly known as the **Blue Mosque** for the blue tiles decorating the walls. While still used as a mosque, the Sultan Ahmed Mosque has also become a popular tourist attraction.
 * Ortaköy Mosq**ue, (officially the Grand Imperial Mosque) of Sultan Abdülmecid in Beşiktaş, Istanbul, Turkey,, one of the most popular locations on the Bosphorus.