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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. Full story

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