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The Story of Camondo Stairs

The Story of Camondo Stairs

Walking around Istanbul requires two fundamental abilities: an excellent course and a solid pair of legs. The precarious slopes and breezy roads of the city are waiting to be explored, and they will unquestionably condition your leg muscles.

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Sunken City of Hasankeyf

Sunken City of Hasankeyf

The city, which is mentioned with the names Kifos and Cepha / Ciphas, derived from the Syriac word Kifo, due to its dwellings carved into the rocks, was called "Hısnı Keyfa" meaning "City of Caves" or "City of Rocks".

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Nakilbent Cistern in Istanbul

Nakilbent Cistern in Istanbul

Famous for its cisterns, Istanbul has always had an important place in terms of centrality. Nakilbent Cistern is one of the first things that come to mind when considering Istanbul cisterns.

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A Dazzling Fortune: The Spoonmaker\'s Diamond

A Dazzling Fortune: The Spoonmaker\'s Diamond

The Spoonmaker\'s Diamond, exhibited at the Topkapı Museum, resembles a full moon surrounded by stars, thanks to the 49 diamonds that surround it. Due to the oval cut of the diamond, it is called the Spoonmaker\'s Diamond because it resembles a spoon.

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Grand Sirkeci Travel Guide: Aqueduct of Valens

Grand Sirkeci Travel Guide: Aqueduct of Valens

An aqueduct is a structure that supplies a city and its residents with a constant supply of water. This system consists of underground water canals, water pipes, tunnels, and aqueduct bridges.

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