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THE MILITARY MUSEUM
Located in the modern city, the Military Museum houses an amazing collection of military objects related to Ottoman history and Modern Turkey. These items with great historical value were collected by the Turkish army carefully in the course of centuries. Among the objects displayed, we can mention the chain which blocked the entry of the Golden Horn; outstanding
collection of Ottoman military tents,
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used by the Ottoman army during the
campaigns; special displays for the conquest of Contantinope and the First World
War. Visitors also have chance to listen to the concert of Mehter, the Ottoman
military band whose musique had a great influence on the some well known
composers like Mozart.