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Topkapi Palace ....

The Topkapi Palace was Ottomans' second palace in Istanbul. The construction of the Topkapi Palace , including the walls , was started in 1459 and completed in 1478 . However , different sultans having ascended to the thone added parts to the palace which now indicates us the different taste and style of architecture of four centruies . The changes were made for reasons of practicality, to commemorate victorious campaigns or to repair damage caused by earthquakes and fire.

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Uploaded on July 13, 2008
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