Does the Byzantine Empire Still Exist?

In 1453, after a siege, the growing Ottoman Empire took Constantinople, putting an end to the empire. ... Today, although the Byzantine Empire is long gone, the city of Constantinople (now called Istanbul) flourishes and is still regarded as a crossroads, both literally and metaphorically, between Europe and Asia.

What is the Byzantine Empire today?

Today, although the Byzantine Empire is long gone, the city of Constantinople (now called Istanbul) flourishes and is still regarded as a crossroads, both literally and metaphorically, between Europe and Asia.

Is the Byzantine Empire still around?

Despite the eventual recovery of Constantinople in 1261, the Byzantine Empire remained only one of several small rival states in the area for the final two centuries of its existence. ... The fall of Constantinople to the Ottoman Empire in 1453 ended the Byzantine Empire.

Robert Thorne

Robert Thorne

Automotive & Future Transportation Editor

Robert Thorne covers electric vehicle innovations, autonomous driving systems, global mobility trends, and automotive engineering developments.