Why visit Istanbul ?
Formerly called Byzantium then Constantinople, the city that connects Europe to Asia is located on the Bosphorus, the channel that connects the Black Sea and the Marmara sea. Istanbul is the capital of Turkey and has 14 million inhabitants making it one of the most populated cities in Europe and the world. Its geographical situation has always ensured an important economic development, but the city has also acquired an incredible cultural animation. It can be seen through its 3000 mosques (among them the Blue Mosque and the Basilica of Saint Sophia), its many palaces (including the palace of Topkapi also a museum) and its markets (the Great Bazaar, the Egyptian bazaar). The city can be discovered both on foot in its maze of alleys but also by taxi to go from one end of the city to the other. The different districts will reveal many surprises and the museums of Istanbul will teach you more about this amazing city.
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Travel & visit Istanbul
To help you to plan your trips in Istanbul, we listed visits and places of interests to do in Istanbul.
Where to stay in Istanbul (appartments, hotels, youth hostels,...) ?
To enjoy your stay in Istanbul, it is necessary to pick the right location to stay. We give you here our best tips to know in which neighborhood to sleep and choose your accomodation accordingly !
See also in Istanbul
Want to see Istanbul as a local ? To discover hidden places and to enjoy your stay away from mass tourism? The fast lane is here !
