Istanbul, Metropolitan center in Turkey
Istanbul extends across both sides of the Bosphorus Strait, connecting the Black Sea with the Sea of Marmara through a 31-kilometer waterway.
The city evolved from ancient Byzantium to Constantinople in 330 CE, serving as the capital of the Eastern Roman Empire for over 1000 years.
The Grand Bazaar contains 4000 shops across 45000 square meters, offering traditional carpets, ceramics, spices, textiles, and jewelry to visitors.
The integrated transportation system includes metro lines, trams, funiculars, buses, and ferry services that connect European and Asian districts.
The Basilica Cistern, built in the 6th century, features 336 marble columns supporting vaulted ceilings in an underground water storage structure.
Location: Istanbul Province
Inception: May 29, 1453
Elevation above the sea: 100 m
Address: İstanbul, Türkiye 34000–34990 İstanbul
Website: http://istanbul.gov.tr
GPS coordinates: 41.00638,28.97587
Latest update: June 28, 2025 13:16
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Hagia Sophia
409 m
Sultan Ahmed Mosque
152 m
Topkapı Palace
827 m
Maiden's Tower
2.9 km
Walls of Constantinople
4.6 km
Grand Bazaar
814 m
Basilica Cistern
283 m
Galata Tower
2.1 km
Dolmabahçe Palace
4.3 km
Atatürk Olympic Stadium
19.2 km
Yavuz Sultan Selim Bridge
24.7 km
Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople
3.3 km
Süleymaniye Mosque
1.5 km
15 July Martyrs Bridge
6.6 km
Çamlıca Tower
7.6 km
Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge
11.9 km
Osmangazi Bridge
53.4 km
Çırağan Palace
5.3 km
Chora Church
4.1 km
Runic inscriptions in Hagia Sophia
374 m
Yıldız Palace
5.8 km
İstiklal Avenue
3.1 km
Rumelihisarı
11 km
Beylerbeyi Palace
6.7 km
Hagia Irene
576 m
İsfanbul Tema Park
8.5 km
Trump Towers Istanbul
6.9 km
Fatih Istanbul Mosque
2.7 kmReviews
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