Constantinople.

 Constantinople (Κωνσταντινούπολις) (Constantinopolis) was the capital of the Byzantine Empire, the Latin Empire, the Ottoman Empire, and the Roman Empire in different periods.

In ancient times this place was a port city. Because Byzas from the Greek city of Megara created a settlement on the strait of Bosporus. On the strait the Mediterranean Seas and the Black Sea connected. He was the legendary founder of this city.

Later there were many rulers who controlled Constantinople. The Spartans, Athenians, Macedonians, and Persians fought for power.

Emperor Constantine I made a capital at Byzantium called "New Rome".

The Hagia Sophia is a famous architectural design work. This church was built by Justinian I. About six years 10, 000 workers created this building.

Constantinople saw different rulers and events. People with many religions visited this city.

In XIII century, Constantinople fell. It was in April 1204.

But this city kepts its history and buildings.

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St. Patrick's Day.

Saint Patrick was born in Britain at the end of the IV century A.D. When Patrick was sixteen-years-old, Irish pirates, captured and turned him into a slave, in Ireland. Also, Patrick became a bishop and spread Christianity. He died on March 17.

So, on this day people around the world celebrate St. Patrick's Day. Many families go to church. There are many icons with Patrick.

Green color is a symbol of this of this religious holiday. Many parades appear in cities around the world.

For men and boys named Patrick March 17 is an Angel Day.

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