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Sultan Ahmet III Fountain669 viewsBuilt in 1728 in Turkish rococo style in front of the Imperial Gate of Topkapi Palace. Replaced a Byzantine fountain which previously occupied the site. It served as a favorite gathering place, providing not only drinking water but also free sherbet for the local population.Oct 10, 2019
     
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