Istanbul Skies Light Up for the 573rd Anniversary of the City's Conquest
On May 29, Istanbul officially commemorated the 573rd anniversary of its conquest by Fatih Sultan Mehmet. Official celebrations took place across several historic landmarks throughout the city. At the Hagia Sophia, festivities included a traditional performance by a historical Mehter band.
As evening approached, visual spectacles were organized along the city's waterways and historical fortresses. A comprehensive light mapping and photo show depicting the city's conquest was held at historic locations, including a specialized video mapping projection on the front tower of the Rumeli Fortress. The commemorative events concluded with a large-scale fireworks display that illuminated the sky over the Bosphorus strait.
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573rd anniversary of the conquest of Istanbul (Light Mapping) | Reuters Connect
573rd anniversary of the conquest of Istanbul (Fireworks) | Reuters Connect
'Conquest of Istanbul' projection lights up Rumeli Fortress | YouTube
