The Catchers of the Eye (2): Symbols of the Greatest Sportive Rivalry of Ottoman Times
What could the representations of two vegetables that are scattered across the city possibly mean?
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The Catchers of the Eye (1): The Bull of Istanbul
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The over one hundred-year-old, renowned charging bull of Istanbul still stands proudly. But, where in the city is it?
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