Constantinople to Istanbul: One City, Two Empires

★★★★★ 'You won’t want to leave this lavish celebration of double imperial splendour.' - The Guardian.

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V&A South Kensington

From £25. Concessions apply

This ground breaking exhibition spans AD 330 to 1922, bringing together remarkable works of art, design and architecture to reveal the enduring creative legacy of an imperial capital that shaped the Mediterranean world and far beyond.

See over 200 objects including rarely seen fine silks, mosaics, precious metalwork and jewellery, as well as sculpture and architectural furnishings, works on paper, manuscripts and paintings.

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Discover the lavishly illustrated Constantinople to Istanbul: One City, Two Empires exhibition book and trace the challenges and advantages of the city.

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