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Let Us Guide You Through The Rhodes Island Paradise...

John, who fled the city in 1522 following a successful attempt at an invasion by the Ottomans (the first one, in 1480, had failed). Pictured is the Palace of the Grand Master of the Order.

In the Corner of Europe Lies a Hidden Pearl...

In the middle of that century, the city was conquered and ruled by the Ottoman Empire for nearly 400 years. During those years, the Ottomans designed the face of the city so that even today every tourist who visits can see a variety of sites from that period.

Did You Ever Imagine the Western Balkans To Be This Stunning?

Source Gjirokastër is one of the world's finest examples of a well-preserved Ottoman town. It's also the birthplace of former Albanian Communist leader Enver Hoxha. Source Bosnia and Herzegovina This gorgeous waterfall is called the Kravice Falls .

DIY: 12 Ways to Give Your Plastic Bottles New Life

Ottoman Source [related_articles] 7. Sprinkler Source Pierce the bottle & connect the hose, to create a do-it-yourself sprinkler. 8. Napkin holders 9. Desk and drawer organizers Source 10. Wasp traps Source 11. Bookshelf organizers Source 12. 

20 Maps and Charts That Explain the World in Unique Ways

Table of contents Topography Of Europe A world map drawn by Ottoman Sailor in 1567 Concentration of castles in Europe Obesity rates in America in comparison with Europe A lake in Finland that looks like Finland Distribution of world population by region and country Position of the North Magnetic Pole

Come See the REAL Albania – The Hidden Jewel of Europe

[related_articles] Albanian cuisine has strong Balkan influences, thanks to what was once the Ottoman Empire. After the collapse of communism in the 1990s, other European influences, mainly Greek and Italian, found their way into the Albanian kitchen.

20 Age-Old Objects of Great Historical and Artistic Beauty

This beauty is a 17th-century Ottoman tent at the Turkish Chamber on the Dresden Armoury. The richly decorated tent is made of silk and gilded leather. Related Article: 23 Immaculately Preserved Antique Artifacts 6. Here is a fact about Michelangelo's Moses sculpture that will amaze you.

Georgia Is the Most Beautiful Country You’ve Never Been To

In the late 16th century, Akhaltsikhe was conquered by the Ottomans, who refurbished the fortress and built a mosque inside. The city remained under Turkish rule until 1828, when the Russian Empire drove out the Ottomans.

15 Creative Ways to Use Rope in Typical Household Items

Turn a tire into a stylish ottoman. Source 2. Use rope to give a rustic feel to a fruit bowl. Source 3. Dress up an ordinary can and use it as a decorative vase. Source 4. A stylish side table idea. Source 5. Use rope to create a tasteful frame around a mirror. Source 6.

Creepy Yet Majestic: Underground Burial Sites

Way back in the early 19th century, Serbian rebels blew themselves up after failing to hold a tower, killing a great deal of Ottoman soldiers. In response, an Ottoman general picked up all of the rebel skulls he could find (952 in all) and embedded them in the tower's remains.

15 Places In the City of Belgrade One MUST Visit

The invading Ottomans destroyed the 16th Century church that originally stood on the site, however, a second church was constructed in the latter half of the 19th Century. It was damaged heavily during the First World War, before being renovated in 1925.

17 Great Ways to Re-Use Those Old Tires!

With a bit of yarn they make a great ottoman. 8. Or if you're feeling really creative - beautiful decorative lamps. 9. Easiest table you'll ever make. 10. And of course the classic tire swing. [related_articles] 11. Make a garden path you can always move around. 12.

Step Inside Some of the World's Most Stunning Mosques

Completed in 1616, it is also known as the Blue mosque and is reminiscent of Ottoman architecture. Needle-thin minarets dramatically rise towards the sky. Its interior, adorned with red carpets and delicate tilework, is just as magnificent.

Witness the Bible as Illustrated by History’s Greatest Artists!

Saul and David, by Rembrandt van Rijn Rather than dress them in European garb, as was common then, Rembrandt imagined the Biblical king as an Ottoman sultan. 2. The Last Supper, Leonardo da Vinci Sadly, the legendary fresco has fallen into disrepair with the years.

These Gorgeous Colorized Postcards Are Over 100 Years Old

Bedouin tribesmen have a chat in Ottoman Palestine. Women sit in the ruins of Capernaum (Capernaium), an ancient fishing village on the shores of the Sea of Galilee in Israel. Visitors enjoy a view out to sea from the harbor at Warnemunde, a German seaside resort on the Baltic Sea.

Some of the World's Great Cities Had Humble Beginnings...

Istanbul Istanbul started life as a Greek colony called Byzantium, then later became the seat of the Byzantine Empire, named Constantinople after Roman Emperor Constantine the Great, prior to its capture by the Ottomans in 1453, after which time it became known as Istanbul (a corruption of Constantinople

12 Vintage Tools That Have Stood The Test of Time

A 140-year-old pocket watch from the Ottoman Empire that still works. Image Source: Imgur 5. Vintage Icebox fridge from the 19th century. Image Source: © my4littlepigs / Instagram 6. An antique piggy bank slot machine from Las Vegas. Image Source: Imgur [related_articles] 7. 

The Dark and Fascinating History of the Romanov Family

For much of his childhood, the arrangement suited Peter, who was more concerned with playing with his toys, but at the age of 17, after two failed war campaigns against the Ottoman Empire in Crimea, he felt that Sophia’s status was sufficiently weakened to wrest the power away from her.

20 Fascinating and Beautiful Moments Caught on Camera

A 17th-century Ottoman three-mast tent made of silk and gilded leather. It is now on display in the Turkish Chamber at the Dresden Armoury. 9. A 250-Acre Solar Farm shaped like a giant Panda in Datong, China 10. Scientists have cloned an endangered US animal for the first time in history. 

The Fascinating Origins of 11 Lovely Flower Names

In the 1500s the Ottoman Turks discovered the colorful flowers in the mountains of India and Nepal. Once they brought them back, tulips became a symbol of the wealth and decadence of the Ottoman Empire.