Istanbul, that has a unique geography, is not only a natural bridge between east and west; but also a bridge between past and present; old ages and modern ages.The only city that was constructed on two continentals in the world is Istanbul. Bosphorus divides Europe and Asia, then these continentals come together again with two bridges (Bosphorus and Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridges) in same city.
With nearly 14 million population, Istanbul is acknowledged as a big metropol of the world.
Lamartine says; “If one had but a single glance to give the world, one should gaze on Istanbul” about the Istanbul.
Istanbul was firstly capital of the Rome Empire, then the capital of the East Rome (Byzantine) Empire. After Turks conquered the city, Istanbul became the capital of the Ottoman Empire.
Variation in Istanbul charms its visitors and travellers come from all over the world. Its museums, churches, palaces, mosques, natural and historical beauties offer a inexhaustible taste.
When a person come to Istanbul for holiday, s/he quickly understand why this city is the city that is in the center of the world.
Istanbul is the prominent tourism location of Turkey. A major part of the foreign tourists that come to Turkey check in from Istanbul.
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