Istanbul, formerly known as Constantinople, is the largest city in Turkey, serving as the country’s economic, cultural and historic hub. The city straddles the Bosporus strait, lying in both Europe and Asia, and has a population of over 15 million residents, comprising 19% of the population of Turkey. Istanbul is the most populous European city, and the world’s 15th-largest city.
The city was founded as Byzantium (Byzantion) in the 7th century BC by Greek settlers from Megara.In 330 CE, the Roman emperor Constantine the Great made it his imperial capital, renaming it first as New Rome (Nova Roma) and then as Constantinople (Constantinopolis) after himself. The city grew in size and influence, eventually becoming a beacon of the Silk Road and one of the most important cities in history.
Blue Mosque
Hagia Sophia
Grand Bazar
Spice Bazar (Egyptian Bazar)
Tashkent Square
Museum
Bridge
Gebze to take the ferry
Sea of Marmara
Oldest Turkish delight factories
Old tree that is above 600 years of ago
Historical shops of Jam
Cable car
