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Rick Steves' Europe
5:30 pm - 6:00 pm Sunday, October 4
Istanbul: Capital of Emperors and Sultans
Season 13 · Episode 8
Istanbul's rich heritage spans the centuries from Christian Byzantium to Muslim Ottoman rule to today's thriving city. We start our look back at the Roman-tinged Hippodrome, then indulge in the ancient ritual of the Turkish bath. We take in the Blue Mosque and the grand Hagia Sophia, taste Turkish delight at the venerable Spice Market, and explore Topkapý Palace and its harem room deep within.
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