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It's also one of the biggest tourist draws in Istanbul. Visitors say this mosque offers stunning architecture inside and out. It can, however, get busy, so consider arriving early. And remember ...

The blast happened at about 16:20 local time (13:20 GMT) on Sunday in a shopping street in the Taksim ... Speaking at a news conference in Istanbul, he condemned what he called the "vile attack ...