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The Bosphorus connects Istanbul’s waterfront districts with a much wider story of trade and empire. Dolmabahçe Palace adds an important landmark along the strait, while Hagia Sophia and Topkapı Palace belong to the historic peninsula. These distinct parts of the city link waterside scenery with Byzantine and Ottoman architectural heritage.