Posted by Museum Secrets on Mar 12, 2012 | No Comments
For centuries, Istanbul has been Europe’s cultural crossroads between East and West. Today, it’s a cosmopolitan city of more than 13 million people who represent cultures and religions from all over Asia, Europe and the Middle East. During the inaugural festival of ‘Istancool” in 2010, Istanbul was named the ‘European Capital of Culture,’ for its commitment to preserving – and celebrating – the architecture and historical influences of the Byzantine, Ottoman and Modern eras in the city.
Watch our video with director Peter Findlay as he shows you a great way to explore Istanbul.
Join us this week to learn the secrets of the Ottoman Empire, on Museum Secrets: Inside The Topkapi Palace Museum, Istanbul.
Museum Secrets: Inside The Topkapi Palace Museum, Istanbul broadcasts on History Television, on Thursday March 15 at 10 PM.
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