"Ottoman Rules in Istanbul
By SUNA ERDEM
Published: May 20, 2007
Istanbul, the city that once commanded an empire (and was called Constantinople, New Rome and Byzantium), embodies centuries' worth of East-meets-West history. But that's all water down the Bosporus. A new generation is creating a vibrant cosmopolis that bridges two continents, and cultures, in style."
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