Istanbul is a cosmopolitan city. It is the only city in the world built on two continents. There is strong long been coveted by the empire. First, it served as the capital to Byzantium and the Ottoman Empire. Everyone should visit at least once during life.

Istanbul stretches along the shores of the Bosporus (both sides) that connects the Sea of ​​Marmara, the Black Sea. It is the largest city in Turkey with a population of more than 13 million. Istanbul, describes the heart of the economy in Turkey.

Istanbul is an attractive travel destination. Each year millions of tourists call in Istanbul. If you have time, my advice to you to spend your vacation in Istanbul. Nowhere in the world to experience life as you can in Istanbul.

Istanbul is also the capital of art and culture as well as a combination of Eastern and Western cultures. Istanbul European Capital of Culture in 2010. A lot of art activities are possible, even during the holidays. Few of them are, opera and ballet, art exhibitions, auctions, plays, concerts, festivals, conferences, and unique museums.

Many old structures are not only the 13th or 14 Century, but the old ones are still there. Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia, the Mosque of Suleiman and Sultanahmet Mosque in Istanbul. The atmosphere is always perfect with his old, dilapidated buildings, street vendors and merchants, department stores, ultra-modern shopping malls, bazaars and skyscrapers. Many media and advertising agencies, large corporations and banks have their headquarters in Istanbul.

Istanbul has two sides remarkable European side and Asian side. On the European side in two by the Golden Horn or Halic, somewhere between the historical part of old Istanbul, the areas of Sultanahmet and Laleli, shared by the modern city. It is characterized by a series of bridges that crosses excellent in terms of the Galata Bridge. Asian side is also interesting, its capacities and its cultural connections with other parts of the continent Asia.

It is easy to travel around Istanbul. No problem, no matter where you decide to stay, it does not take much time to make the most of the city. Sections of the best Istanbul (Sultanahmet Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace and the Bazaar) are 30 minutes apart. It is tolerant to go on foot or by tram, the services in the main streets used to providing. Taxis are plentiful and, to some degree and there are also stingy “dolmus” (shared taxis) and buses. Most tour operators can arrange tours to visit the main attractions.

There are a number of hotels in the Sultanahmet section of experiences, many Ottoman buildings repaired. Turkish Bath is well known in the world with its unique cultural cleansing formula. Turkish nationals are also food to taste. Turkish Delight, Turkish raki (national alcoholic drinks) and also helps local food are perfect.

To visit some of the best tourist destinations include Istanbul, Dolmabahce Palace, Topkapi Palace, the Islamic Museum Panorama 1453 Sciene & Technology Museum, Air Force Museum, the Byzantine Hippodrome, in Taksim Square, the Blue Mosque, the Suleymaniye Mosque, Synagogue Ashkenazi , Saint Antuan Church, Galata Whirling Dervish Hall, Anatolian Fortress, the Grand Bazaar, Spice Market, Bosphorus, Princes Islands.

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