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  2. Istanbul is the largest city in Turkey, straddling the Bosporus Strait, the boundary between Europe and Asia. It is considered the country's economic, cultural and historic capital. The city has a population of over 15 million residents, comprising 19% of the population of Turkey, and is the most populous city in Europe and the world's sixteenth-largest city.
    CountryTurkey
    RegionMarmara
    ProvinceIstanbul
    Provincial seatCağaloğlu, Fatih
    11 Amazing Istanbul Landmarks
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    Discover Istanbul's Splendors
    Names

    The first known name of the city is Byzantium (Ancient Greek: Βυζάντιον, Byzántion), the name given to it at its foundation by Megarian colonists around 657 BCE. Megarian colonists claimed a direct line b… See more

    History

    Neolithic artifacts, uncovered by archeologists at the beginning of the 21st century, indicate that Istanbul's historic peninsula was settled as far back as the 6th millennium BCE. That early settlement, important i… See more

    Geography and environment

    Istanbul is in north-western Turkey and straddles the Bosporus Strait, which provides the only passage from the Black Sea to the Mediterranean via the Sea of Marmara. Historically, the city has been ideally situ… See more

    Cityscape

    The Fatih district, which was named after Mehmed II (Turkish: Fatih Sultan Mehmed), corresponds to what was the whole of Constantinople until the Ottoman conquest; today it is the capital district and called the historic pen… See more

     
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  1. Istanbul - Wikipedia

    Istanbul[b] is the largest city in Turkey, straddling the Bosporus Strait, the boundary between Europe and Asia. It is considered the country's economic, …

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    • 19 Best Things to Do in Istanbul, Turkey | U.S. News …

      5 days ago · Discover the best things to do in Istanbul, Turkey, which include exploring the Hagia Sophia Mosque and Topkapi Palace and cruising down the Bosphorus Strait.

    • Historically known as Constantinople and Byzantium, Istanbul is the economic, cultural, and historic center of Turkey. The much fought-over city fell to the Otto… See more
      Historically known as Constantinople and Byzantium, Istanbul is the economic, cultural, and historic center of Turkey. The much fought-over city fell to the Ottomans in the 15th century, morphing into Istanbul over time. The city straddles the Bosphorus Strait at the convergence of Europe and Asia Minor—or, where east meets west both geographically and culturally.Today, the city is largely Turkish but has a largely cosmopolitan feel due to its 14 million inhabitants. Along with its historic monuments and palaces, Istanbul has a flourishing arts and music scene peppered with trendy bars, clubs, art galleries, and designer fashion outlets.UNESCO has declared much of the old city area UNESCO World Heritage sites, including the Hagia Sophia cathedral, Sarayburnu, and Topkapi Palace.Travelers can cross from Europe to Asia at the Bosphorus Strait with no passport required. Here they'll find the district of Kadiköy, which features bustling street markets, good shopping, and an up-and-coming dining scene.
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    • 16 best things to do in Istanbul - Lonely Planet

      Jun 27, 2024 · Whether you want to dig deep into Ottoman history, Turkish cuisine, contemporary culture or the Byzantine past – or simply take in its pulsing street life or gaze out at the glistening waters of the Bosphorus – this is a city …

    • Istanbul - Simple English Wikipedia, the free …

      Istanbul, formerly known as Constantinople, is a mega city that sits in both Europe and Asia, divided by the Bosporus. Although it is the largest city of Turkey , it is not the capital. It is the largest city in Europe by population.

    • Istanbul – Travel guide at Wikivoyage

      The most populous city in Europe, Istanbul forms the financial and cultural center of Turkey and confidently straddles the borders between Asia and Europe as it has for millennia: this is the result when you mix ancient Christendom, a …

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      May 26, 2024 · Today Istanbul is a thriving cosmopolitan city of more than 15 million people with plenty of things to see and do. There are countless museums and historical sites to visit as well as shopping districts and markets where you …

    • The tiny island that sits between Europe and Asia | CNN

      3 days ago · Istanbul was the No. 2 city in the world for international arrivals in 2024, according to data analytics company Euromonitor International, with an estimated 23 million visitors.

    • Istanbul - Wikitravel

      Jul 1, 2024 · Istanbul (Turkish: İstanbul) is Turkey's most populous city as well as its cultural and financial hub. Located on both sides of the Bosphorus, the narrow strait between the Black Sea and the Marmara Sea, Istanbul bridges Asia and …

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