Sunset Viewing Spots. Important Religious Institutions. Beautiful Beaches. Amazing Nighttime Views. Classical Architecture. Fun Boat Tours. TOP 1. Hagia Sophia Museum. Good Morning All hagiashopiamuseum". TOP 2. Sultan Ahmed Mosque. TOP 3. Basilica Cistern.
Retno - Likalikukakiku "This subterranean structure was commissioned by Emperor Justinian and built in The largest surviving Byzantine cistern in İstanbul, it was constructed using columns, many of which were salvaged from ruined temples and feature fine carved capitals". TOP 4. That said, the experience here is over the top and you'll feel like a sultan. Well-trained therapists and a gorgeous facility. A nice mix of Turkish tradition and modern indulgence.
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Turkey has long been a global crossroads. Straddling Europe and Asia, its lands have seen the rise and fall of vast empires including the Greek, Persian, Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman.
This long history combines with pristine natural beauty. Grand cathedrals and mosques line the Bosporus Straits in Istanbul. Picturesque islands are scattered in the Aegean Sea. And ancient ruins coexist with modern luxury along the Mediterranean coast. It is a land for travelers seeking something exotic yet familiar. Istanbul's population is estimated between 12 and 19 million, making it one of the largest cities in Europe and the world. Expanding the ancient Greek colony of Byzantium by the order of the Roman Emperor Constantine the Great, the imperial city of Constantinople for nearly a thousand years was the last remaining outpost of the Roman Empire.
By the mid s, Istanbul, with a population of almost half a million, was a major cultural, political, and commercial center. Ottoman rule continued until it was defeated in WWI and Istanbul was occupied by the allied forces. Its commercial and historical centre lies in the European part of Eurasia, while about a third of its population lives in the Asian part. With a population of Istanbul's vast area of 5, square kilometres is coterminous with Istanbul Province, of which the city is the administrative capital.
Istanbul is a transcontinental city, straddling the Bosphorus strait in northwestern Turkey between the Sea of Marmara and the Black Sea. Founded on the Sarayburnu promontory around BC as Byzantium, the city now known as Istanbul developed to become one of the most significant cities in history.
For nearly sixteen centuries following its reestablishment as Constantinople in AD, it served as the capital of four empires: the Roman Empire — , the Byzantine Empire and , the Latin Empire , and the Ottoman Empire As you enter Istanbul aboard ship, within the Bosporus, you can see and experience the vibrant ocean and inland water….
By ciegutierrez. By carolas The museum features replicas of inventions of the 8th to 16th centuries, from astronomy, geography, chemistry…. By RGB Galata Tower has a unique place in Istanbul's history dating to the fall of Constantinople to the Ottomans.
Speciality Museums. By TubaKoseogluOkcu. On the shores of Golden Horn, it's a modern complex displaying a permanent exhibition on Turkish history of…. By hayesy By RocketCaptain. It is a virtual timeline of architecture of the region spanning years. By lionme. It has every color of permanence that will get tattooed into your synapses.
By hinchan. This area used to house many religious buildings reflecting the harmonious Old Istanbul. By Siddked. Largely built with hundreds of showrooms catering all sorts of merchandise whether it is cloths, food, footwears, etc.
By angelah. Facing Bayezid Square, it has been witness to countless political and social events throughout it's history. By iSmartTraveller. The history of the tower begins from Ancient Greek civilizations and continues with Byzantium and Ottoman civilizations. By ShikhAchal. This is the heart of Istanbul, confluence of the Greek, Roman Ottoman and Turkish style architecture, culture and food.
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