Istanbul, Largest city in Turkey
Istanbul spans two continents, Europe and Asia, separated by the Bosphorus Strait.
Originally founded as Byzantium around 660 BCE, Istanbul served as the capital of three great empires - Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman.
Istanbul is known for its historic landmarks such as Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, and the iconic Blue Mosque.
The city's population has expanded rapidly since the 1980s, with roughly 15 million residents today.
Istanbul is the only metropolitan area to span two continents.
Location: Istanbul Province
Inception: May 29, 1453
Population: 15462452
Elevation above the sea: 100 m
Website: ibb.istanbul
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The Hagia Sophia, a historical monument in Istanbul, houses mysterious runic inscriptions.
Yıldız Palace is a vast complex of former imperial Ottoman pavilions and villas in Istanbul, Turkey.
Istiklal Avenue is one of the most famous avenues in Istanbul, Turkey, visited by nearly 3 million people in a single day over the course of weekends.
Rumelihisarı is a fortress located in the Sarıyer district of Istanbul, Turkey, on a hill at the European side of the Bosphorus.
Beylerbeyi Palace is an imperial Ottoman summer residence built in the 1860s.
The Turkish Straits are a series of internationally significant waterways in northwestern Turkey.
Hagia Irene, also known as Saint Irene, is a Greek Eastern Orthodox church located in the outer courtyard of Topkapi Palace in Istanbul.
The Fatih Mosque is an Ottoman imperial mosque located in the Fatih district of Istanbul, Turkey.
Çamlıca Mosque is a beautifully designed mosque located on Büyük Çamlıca Hill in Istanbul.
St. George's Cathedral is the principal Greek Orthodox cathedral still in use in Istanbul, Turkey.
