Constantinople to Istanbul: One City, Two Empires
'The Sultan riding out in procession to Friday Prayers', watercolour by anonymous Greek artist, about 1809, Istanbul, Turkey
'The Sultan riding out in procession to Friday Prayers', watercolour by anonymous Greek artist, about 1809, Istanbul, Turkey · License
Constantinople to Istanbul: One City, Two Empires opens at Victoria and Albert Museum, London, United Kingdom, on November 7, 2026; a closing date has not been announced. Dates are estimated.
Last verified September 23, 2026 · Official source ↗
An exhibition at V&A South Kensington exploring the city of Constantinople/Istanbul across the Byzantine and Ottoman empires.
Venue
- Victoria and Albert MuseumLondon, United Kingdom · Opens November 7, 2026 · Closing date not yet announcedOpens 7 Nov
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'The Sultan riding out in procession to Friday Prayers', watercolour by anonymous Greek artist, about 1809, Istanbul, Turkey
'The Sultan riding out in procession to Friday Prayers', watercolour by anonymous Greek artist, about 1809, Istanbul, Turkey · License · Source ↗