Turkey 1999 - The earthquake of Gölcük
The Gölcük earthquake struck Turkey on August 17, 1999 at 3:02 a.m. local time.
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Istanbul is Turkey’s largest city and one of the few metropolises in the world spanning two continents – Europe and Asia. Located on the Bosporus, it was known as Byzantium and Constantinople and served as the capital of great empires for centuries. Istanbul is famous for landmarks such as the Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, and the Grand Bazaar. Today, it is Turkey’s cultural, economic, and tourist hub, symbolizing the connection between East and West.