- Istanbul - Wikipedia
Istanbul[b] is the largest city in Turkey, constituting the country's economic, cultural, and historical heart With a population over 15 million, it is home to 18% of the population of Turkey [3] Istanbul is among the largest cities in Europe [c] and in the world by population
- 19 Best Things to Do in Istanbul, Turkey - U. S. News Travel
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
- Istanbul | History, Population, Map, Facts | Britannica
Istanbul, largest city and principal seaport of Turkey Historically known as Byzantium and then Constantinople, it was the capital of the Byzantine Empire and the Ottoman Empire Istanbul straddles the Bosporus strait, one of two waterways that separates the European and Asian parts of Turkey
- The 16 best things to do in Istanbul - Lonely Planet
Whether you want to dig deep into Ottoman history, Turkish cuisine, contemporary culture or Byzantine architecture – or simply wander for hours, taking in the pulsing street life, or gaze out at the glistening waters of the Bosphorus – this is a city with something to offer almost every kind of traveler
- Istanbul, Türkiye: All You Must Know Before You Go (2025) - Tripadvisor
Istanbul is a city that mixes old and new, and the best way to explore it is through its mahalles (neighborhoods) Get your history fix in Beyoğlu—it’s chock-full of 19th-century European elegance—or head to Sultanahmet and see the holy sites
- 36 Hours in Istanbul: Things to Do and See - The New York Times
In Istanbul, a center of culture, commerce and power for more than 2,000 years, the past never feels distant Yet contemporary culture thrives here
- Visit Istanbul
Step into Istanbul, where history and the future intertwine, ancient legends meet contemporary dreams Don't Miss What's Happening in Istanbul? Heritage points restored with loyalty, pride and love are being prepared to provide magical experiences through the spirit of a damaged history
- Istanbul, Turkey Guide
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 can buy anything from antiques to local crafts
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