The capital of three great civilizations: Istanbul

Istanbul... A mosaic of culture and history that has been the subject of songs, poems and novels... It will be very exciting and fun to explore Istanbul, the city of mosques, palaces, parks and mansions, which is unique in the world and dazzling with its historical and cultural texture on the continents of Europe and Asia. Below you can find useful information about Istanbul.

Byzantium, Constantinople and Istanbul. These three magical names symbolize the dazzling history of Istanbul. Few cities in the world are this special and exciting to explore. Istanbul has been ruled by 120 kaisers and emperors throughout history and has hosted the three great civilizations mentioned above.

"The first settlement in the city center, known as the Historical Peninsula of Istanbul, was founded by the Greeks in 685 BC and was named "Byzantion"."

Historical Peninsula, which has been called by different names by different civilizations throughout history, was first called Dersaadet and then Istanbul during the Ottoman Empire.

Istanbul Activities

Istanbul activities are unlimited. Istanbul fascinates its visitors with its magnificent natural beauties, minarets reaching to the sky, gilded domes, palaces, mansions, museums, parks and gardens, monuments, towers, culture and much more. It is unique in the world with its feature that unites the Asian and European continents. And especially the Bosphorus-Istanbul Strait will affect you deeply. When the unique natural beauties of Istanbul are added to the historical monuments of the Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman Empires, a magnificent picture emerges.

In addition to being the largest and most popular city in Turkey, Istanbul is also one of the largest cities in Turkey and the world in the fields of art, culture and economy, with a population of 15 million.

Places to visit in Istanbul are also unlimited. The most impressive places in Istanbul that stand out at first glance are the Historical Peninsula and the Bosphorus. Visiting the Historic Peninsula, which houses historical places such as Topkapı Palace, Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque, Grand Bazaar, Basilica Cistern, and the impressive Bosphorus tour, which starts from Eminönü Galata Bridge and continues to Anadolu Kavağı, are among the must-do activities for Istanbul's visitors. Your Istanbul trip would not be complete without a traditional and unforgettable sea cruise by ferry or boat in the Bosphorus, which separates Europe and Asia.