Istanbul: Capital of Emperors and Sultans -
rick steves' europe

Fri, Nov 21 7:30 P.M. NHPBS (11.1)

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 Topkapy Palace and its harem room deep within.

Duration: 26 minutes and 46 seconds

Episode Number: 1308

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Fri, Nov 21	7:30 P.M.	Istanbul: Capital of Emperors and Sultans NHPBS (11.1)
Sat, Nov 22	9:00 A.M.	Istanbul: Capital of Emperors and Sultans NHPBS (11.1)
Mon, Nov 24	1:30 P.M.	Istanbul: Capital of Emperors and Sultans NHPBS (11.1)
Mon, Nov 24	6:00 P.M.	Istanbul: Capital of Emperors and Sultans NH Explore (11.2)
Tue, Nov 25	3:00 A.M.	Istanbul: Capital of Emperors and Sultans NH Explore (11.2)
Tue, Nov 25	7:30 A.M.	Istanbul: Capital of Emperors and Sultans NH Explore (11.2)

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