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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1LN6_sirkeci-terminal_Istanbul.html
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The structure is one of the examples of convergence of Western eclecticism seen in especially 19th century Istanbul and the regional and national stylistic
patterns. The building was constructed as a terminal when Roumeli Railway reach…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1LLG_the-ruins-of-the-triumphal-arch-of-theodosius_Istanbul.html
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The marble pieces that are located here belong to the Triumphal Arch and the Forum built by and named after the last emperor of the Roman Empire; Theodosius the Great (4th Cent. A.D.). The Triumphal Arch was situated on the corner of th…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1LKR_firuz-aga-mosque_Istanbul.html
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Firuz Aga Mosque was constructed by Firuz Aga who was Chief-treasurer of Sultan Bayezid II. The mosque was a bigger yard before the extension of Divanyolu, was constructed in 1491 as it was shown at the tablet on its door. The script at…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1LKB_the-building-of-ministry-of-post-and-telegraph-grand-post-office_Istanbul.html
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The construction of this building, the largest post office of Turkey, was started in 1905, to serve as the building of Ministry of Post and Telegraph.
The construction was completed in 1909 and the name of the building was first "Ne…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1LK6_rustem-pasha-mosque_Istanbul.html
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Rustem Pasha, who was both the grand vizier and son in law of Suleiman the over the Masjid of Haci Halil. Rustem Pasha Mosque is a recherché work of Mimar Sinan with its mosque, shops, inns, and fountains. The mosque is built in …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1LJR_pasakapisi_Istanbul.html
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It was the building that was constructed by Sultan Osman III. in 1756 and the first official building for the grand vizier. The building faced several fires and was reconstructed every time after the fires.
In the first instance. It …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1LJN_alay-pavillion_Istanbul.html
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Alay Pavilion was the building constructed above the outer wall of Topkapl Palace for the sultans to watch the ceremonies. Before the construction of Alay Pavillion, there was a timber pavilion in 16th century. The recent building of…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1LG5_mimar-sinan_Istanbul.html
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Mimar Sinan was the head-architect during the periods of Kanuni Sultan Suleyman, Selim II and Murad Ill. He had a very important role on designing and building the architectural masterpieces those were symbolizing the power of the empir…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1LG4_march-16th-martyrs_Istanbul.html
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The "March 16th Martyrs" is an event that took place on 16th March 1920 when the military station in Şehzadebaş was raided and six soldiers killed during the British occupation of Istanbul. After the Armistice
of Mudros …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1LF5_the-tuerbe-tomb-of-sultan-selim-ii_Istanbul.html
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It is the first burial construction in the graveyard of Ayassofya made by the Architect Sinan, in 1577. The external walls of the building are covered with marble panels and there is a three-arched small porch (riwaq) at the front. The b…