During its long history, Istanbul has served as the capital of the Roman Empire (330–395), the Byzantine Empire (395–1204

and 1261–1453), the Latin Empire (1204–1261), and the

Ottoman Empire (1453–1922).

ISTANBUL Where east meets west…

Istanbul is the largest city of Turkey, home to a population of approximately 14 million

people. Extending both on the European and Asian sides of the

strait, Istanbul is the only metropolis in the world situated on two continents.

Historic and modern, European and Asian — that's Istanbul. The

city at the junction of two continents is home to ancient structures like the Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace in the Old

City, as well as hotels, restaurants and artistic venues in the New City. The sight of mosques and bustling bazaars are

common in Istanbul. Across the Bosporus Strait, the Asian side of Istanbul offers a glimpse into the everyday, residential life.

Dare if you will to explore what has never ceased to pique curiosity for centuries…

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Points of Interest

Sultanahmet Square & Eminonu • Sultanahmet (Blue) Mosque

• Hippodrome

• The Obelisk (Dikilitas)

• Basilica Cistern

• Hagia Sophia

• Grand Bazaar

• Spice Bazaar

Taksim Area • Taksim -Istiklal Street

• Galata Tower

Golden Horn Area • Miniaturk

• Ayoub Sultan Mosque, Tomb

• Pierre Loti

Bosphorous (Asian Shore) • Maiden Tower (Kizkulesi)

• Beylerbeyi Palace

• Anatolian Fortress (Anadolu Hisari)

• Beykoz District

Bosphorous (European Shore) • Rumeli Fortress (Rumeli Hisari)

• Dolmahce Palace

• Ciragan Palace

• Ortakoy Mosque

• Bebek District

• Trabya District

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