After the conquest of Istanbul in 1453 Faith (the Conqueror) Sultan Ahmet moved the throne of the Ottoman Empire to this city. Me first palace he set up was in the middle of the city. The second was built in 1470 and has been called Topkapi Palace since recent history.

The world's laigest and oldest owered market place, the Covered Bazaar, is in the city center of Istanbul. HomeTop 10 Places To Visit in IstanbulThe Covered Bazaar The Covered Bazaar The world's laigest and oldest owered market place, the Coverrd Bazaar, is in the city center of Istanbul. The Covered Bazaar Its foundation was laid in 1461. It is like a giant labyrinth, with 60 streets and more than 3000 shops. Resembling a city, this incomparable wonder is totally covered. The two old structures from the 15th century had thick walls and a series of domes. The streets were covered as they were added on, and the bazaar became a market center.