On May 29, the Ottomans launched an all-out assault that finally broke through the weakened walls, leading to the capture of the city. Historical Significance
A Genoese mercenary who commanded the land defenses until he was mortally wounded. The Fall of Constantinople to the Ottomans: Con...
The fall of Constantinople in 1453 was a "watershed moment" that ended the nearly 1,500-year Roman/Byzantine legacy and established the as a major world power. Core Siege Facts Dates: April 6 – May 29, 1453 (53-day siege). Key Figures: On May 29, the Ottomans launched an all-out
Constantinople was renamed Istanbul and became the capital of the Ottoman Empire; the Hagia Sophia was converted from a cathedral into a mosque. On May 29