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 It is a city on two continents; about two-thirds of its population live in Europe and the rest in Asia [9
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 Top 17 Tourist Attractions in Istanbul (+Map) - Touropia One of the largest, most beautiful parks in Istanbul, Gülhane lies right alongside the top tourist attraction, Topkapi Palace Once only accessible to the royal court, its gorgeous grounds and gardens are a delight with the park boasting some stunning scenery and divine views over the Bosphorus Popular with locals and tourists alike, its leafy paths take you past pretty flower beds and
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