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Knowledge & learning in Istanbul

Istanbul layers centuries on top of one another, and exploring the city through the lens of knowledge reveals both visible history and quiet feats of engineering. The Milion once served as the zero-point of the Byzantine road network, while the Column of Constantine and the Column of Marcian still stand on their original bases. Below ground, the Basilica Cistern and the Cistern of Philoxenos speak to ancient water management; above it, the Aqueduct of Valens arches across the skyline. The Beyazıt Tower was built for fire surveillance, and Rumeli Hisarı controlled the strait. The Great Palace Mosaic Museum, the Column of the Goths, and a Douglas DC-3 Dakota each add further layers to read.

96 places · Istanbul, Türkiye · Editorially curated