When the kingdom of the Rum-Seljuks collapsed, this was exploited by a local Turkic ruling family in northwestern Anatolia, whose progenitor was named Osman. Justified injihad (“holy war”), the Ottomans extended their possessions into Byzantine territory in Anatolia and soon occupied large parts of the Balkans as well. Only the Byzantine capital Constantinople stood until Mehmed the Conqueror captured the city in 1453 and ended the Byzantine Empire. Under the name Istanbul, the city became the capital of the Ottoman Empire. Conquests continued into the early 16th century, with Iraq soon taken, along with the Mamluks of Syria and Egypt and the North African Mediterranean ports.
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If the meeting time is later than 10 minutes before the start of the tour, your reserved seat will be released.
Davids Samling is an art museum located in the heart of Copenhagen. The museum houses one of the grandest collections of art from the Islamic world in the West, as well as an outstanding selection of older European art and an exquisite representation of recent Danish painting, sculpture and ceramics. The museum offers a unique museum experience where visitors can immerse themselves in the works of art and the many stories they tell.
David's Collection is noted for its extensive collection of arts and crafts from the Islamic world, spanning from Spain in the west to India in the east and covering the period from the 7th to the 19th centuries. The collection is the largest of its kind in Scandinavia and among the ten most significant in the Western world. The museum also presents older European art from the 17th to 19th centuries, including furniture, ceramics and paintings from well-known artists.
In addition to the large and impressive collections, the museum also houses special exhibitions. David's Collection offers guided tours every Wednesday and on weekends where visitors can learn more about the art and its history. Visitors can plan their visit by finding opening hours, location and other practical information on the museum's website, and can have great