During its apogee in the 17th century, Safranbolu's architecture influenced urban development throughout much of the Ottoman Empire. Description is available under license CC-BY-SA IGO 3.0 Desde el ...

An Osaka Metropolitan University historian has found that the Ottoman Empire’s seeming religious tolerance stemmed from ...

It represents a major stage in the history of civil engineering and bridge architecture, erected by one of the most celebrated builders of the Ottoman Empire. The bridge particularly bears witness to ...

The Siege of 1453 The Siege of 1453 was a defining moment for Constantinople and the world. The city, once considered impregnable, faced the formidable forces of the Ottoman Empire led by Sultan ...

As a result, the Ottoman Empire’s minorities—particularly ... and contains treasures of art and architecture including the Selimiye Mosque, designed by the architect Mimar Sinan in the late ...

Edirne is a city where Ottoman history, scenic landscapes and delicious local cuisine come together to create a truly ...